Airport Maintenance Worker

recruitment is in the public works department

3952 aviation circle nw, atlanta, ga 30336

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.

specific license or certification required: must possess and maintain a valid georgia driver's license; airfield certification (to be obtained within three (3) months of employment).

specific knowledge, skills, or abilities: 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. To see the full fulton county veterans’ preference policy and procedure,

the examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after applications are received by the department of human resources management.

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.

the following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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.

we strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service…