Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician - Airfield

Job Description

Starting salary begins at $20/hr. ($41,600)

Posting expires:
March 5, 2026

The Grounds Maintenance Technician I is responsible for assisting with routine grounds maintenance activities to help ensure airport grounds, roadways, pedestrian areas, parking areas, and landscaped spaces are safe, clean, and visually presentable. This position supports airport operations by performing assigned tasks, assisting with inspections, and responding to service requests in both secured and non‑secured airport environments under established procedures and supervision.

Works under direct supervision and follows established policies, standard operating procedures, and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Assist with routine grounds maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, pressure washing, and seasonal landscape upkeep.
• Assist with visual inspections of airport grounds, roadways, sidewalks, parking areas, medians, and landscaped spaces to help identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and service deficiencies and report findings as directed.
• Assist with inspections and routine maintenance of grounds maintenance vehicles, trailers, and equipment to support safe operation and proper documentation.
• Support assigned grounds and exterior projects, including surface sealing, pressure washing, weatherproofing, and maintenance activities during inclement weather events under supervision.
• Provide grounds maintenance assistance during airport emergencies or weather‑related events by helping remove hazards, secure affected areas, and support operational response efforts.
• Maintain situational awareness while working in secured and non‑secured airport areas and comply with airport safety and security requirements.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and heavy machinery, including mowers, sweepers, loaders, tractors, skid steers, dump trucks, and related attachments, in accordance with safety and operating procedures.
• Assist with maintaining landscaped areas, turf, trees, and plantings to ensure exterior spaces are safe, orderly, and visually presentable.
• Assist with operating street sweepers, vacuum units, and debris collection equipment to maintain cleanliness of roadways, parking areas, service roads, and pedestrian corridors.
• Follow all applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, and airport standards during grounds maintenance activities and equipment operation.
• Accurately document assigned grounds maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment use using established work order or tracking systems as directed.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, fellow technicians, and airport staff to complete assigned tasks and respond to service requests.
• Participate in scheduled preventive maintenance activities for ground equipment and infrastructure as assigned.
• Assist with identifying and addressing basic ground‑related issues using established procedures, and report or elevate more complex issues to a supervisor as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance practices, including landscaping, turf care, pruning, debris removal, and seasonal grounds upkeep.
• Knowledge of safe operation and basic maintenance of ground equipment, tools, and heavy machinery, such as mowers, sweepers, tractors, loaders, and related attachments.
• Knowledge of roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian area maintenance activities, including sweeping, surface cleaning, and basic concrete or asphalt repairs.
• Knowledge of basic drainage maintenance practices, including assisting with inspection and cleaning of storm drains, catch basins, and related features.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently within established time frames and work schedules.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and maintenance needs and report concerns or take appropriate action as directed.
• Ability to operate vehicles and…