Airport Facilities Maintenance Grounds Mechanic III- Landside

Hourly pay range: $23.48- $28.17

Posting expires: December 29, 2025

General Description and Classification

Inspects and maintain airport grounds, roadways, fence lines, airfield grounds and hardscapes such as taxiways and runways, storm drains etc. Duties may include, but are not limited to: performing grounds maintenance, mowing, edging, pressure washing, spraying, FOD removal, commercial grade equipment usage, and snow and ice removal etc. within secured and unsecured areas of the airport. Areas include fence lines, guard rails, security gates, walkways, runways, roadways, taxiways, terminals etc. This a skilled position with moderate supervision, standard operating procedures with verbal and written instructions will apply. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

Follow assigned instructions and task of Supervisor and or Lead Mechanic.  

Attend all assigned and or required training.

Work daily with and in CMMS system.

FOD / Trash removal airport wide

Maintains airport grounds using both non-motorized and motorized equipment such as weed eaters, chain saws, blowers, mowers, sprayers etc.

Conduct daily inspections of vehicles and ground equipment.

Maintain airport grounds using tractors with decks, zero turns, remote control mowers skid steers, etc.

Maintain airfield and roadways using sweepers, blowers, snow and ice equipment, dump trucks, etc.

Maintain airport / airfield storm drains with use of vector truck and jetter

Use commercial grade vehicles to assist with airfield and roadway / pavement repairs and snow and ice removal.

Make repairs to SIDA and perimeter fence.

Make repairs to pavement and concrete on airport properties including airfield.

Maintain roadway and ramp area markings

Knowledge

Landscaping and landscaping equipment.

Storm drains

Pavement and pavement repair

Airfield and roadway markings

Snow and ice removal

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years landscaping
• Commercial grade equipment operator
• Heavy Equipment operator

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years landscaping
• Airfield Movement Area - AMA 
• Computer skills and knowledge of software programs such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.

Education / Certifications  

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Trade / Technical school or higher - Preferred

Licenses

• CDL Class B
• CDL Class A (Preferred)

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment 

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.