Airport Maintenance Worker

Recruitment is in the Public Works Department.

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational or technical training in airfield movement; two years of experience in landscape maintenance, vehicle maintenance, or equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's license;
Airfield Certification (to be obtained within three (3) months of employment).

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only.

The purpose of this classification is to perform defined duties related to airfield maintenance at the Fulton County Airport, including maintaining the airfield grounds and providing preventative maintenance services within the airport. Airfield Maintenance Worker is distinguished from Airfield Maintenance Supervisor in that the former does not supervise assigned staff but performs routine airfield maintenance duties, whereas the latter supervises assigned staff and oversees daily maintenance operations activities.

• Utilizes hand and power tools to maintain airfield runways, taxiway entrances, light lanes, and parking lots.
• Repairs and maintains equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance within the airport, including replacing filters, cleaning fans, and checking and repairing refrigerator leaks.
• Performs runway, taxiway, and ramp maintenance, including maintaining and repairing Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL).
• Communicates with air traffic control technicians via two-way radio while working around moving aircraft.
• Maintains and troubleshoots the medium and high intensities of the airfield navigational light system.

• Performs other related duties as required.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.