Airport Grounds Maintenance Technician III- Airfield

Hourly pay range: $21.33 – $31.00

Posting expires: July 22, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards

The Facilities Grounds Technician III is responsible for performing advanced grounds and exterior facilities maintenance and providing work guidance to assigned staff to ensure airport grounds, roadways, pedestrian areas, and facility-adjacent spaces are safe, functional, clean, and visually presentable. This position supports continuous airport operations through routine inspections, skilled maintenance activities, and coordination of daily work across secured and unsecured airport environments. Overall, the role is crucial in maintaining the functionality and appearance of the airport facilities to support efficient airport operations and customer satisfaction.

Supervision Received

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Perform and lead advanced grounds maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, pressure washing, and seasonal landscape upkeep. Conduct routine visual inspections of airport grounds, roadways, sidewalks, parking areas, medians, and landscaped spaces to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and service deficiencies.

Assist in coordinating and performing inspections and routine maintenance of crew-assigned grounds maintenance vehicles, trailers, and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper documentation.

Coordinate and support special grounds and exterior facility projects, including surface sealing, pressure washing, weatherproofing, and response activities during inclement weather events.

Provide grounds support during airport emergencies or weather-related events by securing affected areas,...