Airfield Grounds Technician I

GSP Airport District Career•Greer, SC

2d•Onsite

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About The Position

Responsible for performing daily grounds and airfield maintenance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year experience in grounds maintenance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Knowledgeable and capable in the operation of hand and power tools necessary to perform grounds maintenance tasks.
Physically able to operate various equipment, including but not limited to, backhoe, tractor, forklift, utility vehicles, street sweepers and vacuums, and riding mowers.
Able to operate vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
Skills in verbal communications, and interpersonal relations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
Must possess or be willing to possess First Aid and CPR certification within a year of hire date.
Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.

Responsibilities

Participates in safety programs and safety training, and must have total commitment, and compliance with all company safety and environmental policies.
Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
This position requires airfield and ramp driver permitting. This individual is responsible for knowing driving procedures and rules and for successfully completing annual refresher training.
This individual is responsible for becoming progressively more knowledgeable in their assigned tasks, procedures, techniques and required tools to maximize efficiency.
Daily cleanup of grounds, roadways, AOA areas, to include trash and debris removal on airport property.
Performs airfield grounds maintenance including pavement inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, pavement markings, gate and fence repair, erosion control, grass mowing, grading, sweeping, FOD removal, and any other grounds maintenance activities necessary for compliance with 14 CFR Part 139.
Maintains proper grades at pavement shoulders, NAVAIDs, manholes, drop inlets, and other airfield appurtenances to comply with 14 CFR Part 139.
Maintains drop inlets, outfalls, riprap ditches, detention ponds, and other storm water drainage system components to enable proper drainage and ensure ponding does not occur.
Maintains perimeter fencing, gates; performs right of way maintenance to include mowing, trimming, and spraying of sewer line, fiber optic, and select power ROW’s.
Performs maintenance of painted lines and markings on runway, taxiways, aprons, parking lots, garages, and roadways.
Performs inspections and repairs to all airport concrete and asphalt pavements; to include runway, taxiway, apron, roadways, sidewalks, and parking areas.
Cuts grass on and around airfield, edge lights, signs, light lanes, and fence lines.
Clears brush on hillsides, drainage ditches, and fence lines around airfield.
Assists in the installation of landscape plants, beds, and turf and irrigation systems.
Assists with removal of hazard trees, dead or damaged trees, tree limbs, leaves, trash, etc.
Assists with pesticide and herbicide applications.
Installs, repairs, and cleans all roadways, airfield, and directional signs.
Performs prep work and painting of various facility items, including but not limited to planters, bollards, floors, walls, and equipment.
Performs pressure cleaning of various concrete and metal structures and washing of external windows at terminal.
Washes and cleans airport vehicles and equipment.
Cleanup of pre-assigned areas and workspaces.
Assists with snow and ice removal activities, and storm cleanup.
Performs other duties necessary to keep the airport attractive and operating safely.
Responsible for setting an effective pace and for minimizing interruptions in the completion of tasks.
Will be required to work with general supervision in an effective and safe manner.
Other duties as assigned.