Airport Grounds Maintenance Team Lead- Landside

Atlanta, GA, United States

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Salary range:$47,474-$57,000

Posting expires:
October 30, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards:

Responsible for overseeing crew members in completing tasks and ensuring operational efficiency while operating around the airport campus.

Supervision Received:

Works under general supervision. Receives assignments and objectives from supervisory personnel and exercises independent judgment in carrying out daily operational responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Leads and coordinates the daily activities of assigned Grounds Maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations.

Oversees the daily operation, inspection, and accountability of assigned fleet vehicles and equipment utilized by Grounds Maintenance personnel.

Ensures compliance with all applicable City of Atlanta, Department of Aviation, OSHA, FAA, and departmental vehicle and equipment safety requirements.

Conducts and verifies pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with departmental policies and safety standards.

Ensures employees properly document vehicle and equipment inspections utilizing designated systems (e.g., Cityworks, Survey
123, paper inspections).

Assists supervisors with completing required documentation, including daily work logs and Cityworks records.

Maintains situational awareness and security compliance within airport SIDA areas.

Oversee special projects such as but not limited to roadwork projects, inclement weather operations, and special events.

Assist in training for all new and less experienced employees.

Assist in maintaining any and all equipment such as but not limited to Heavy equipment and fleet vehicles and operational equipment.

Assists with airport emergency and irregular operations response

Provides leadership and training with minimal supervision.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Must have operational knowledge of the Facilities Management (FM) team’s policies and procedures, as well as the knowledge to contact and work with the other organizations of the airport needed during irregular operations and emergencies.

Must have good oral and written communications skills.

Must have a good understanding of computer skills and programs (Cityworks, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other programs the FM team uses daily).

Knowledge of grounds maintenance, airport operations, safety regulations, equipment operation, and computer systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent, and five (5) years related work experience.

Licensures and Certifications - Class A CDL

Preferred Requirements
-Airport experience, leadership experience, and Cityworks experience.

Lifting Requirements:

Heavy work:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with…