Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician I- Airfield

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

Posting expires: October 2, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards:

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.

Supervision Received:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience –

- High school diploma or GED required
- At least two (2) year of experience in grounds or landscaping maintenance, including exposure to commercial, municipal, or industrial grounds operations or another related field.
- Must obtain an AMA Certification with 6 months of employment and maintain annually
- Must demonstrate the ability and competency to advance to Grounds Maintenance Technician II within 18 months of Hire.

Licensures and Certifications – Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements - Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Trade Certifications

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily outdoors in a large, active airport environment and involves exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and inclement weather. The position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and operating grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles. Work may be performed in both secured and non-secured areas, including roadways, parking areas, landscape spaces, and operational service areas. The role may involve exposure to noise, dust, traffic, chemicals, and moving equipment. Employees may be required to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergencies or weather-related events as operational needs dictate.

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 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.