Airport Grounds Maintenance Team Lead- Landside
About The Position
The Airport Grounds Maintenance Team Lead oversees crew members completing grounds maintenance tasks and ensures operational efficiency while working around the airport campus. The position works under general supervision, receives assignments and objectives from supervisory personnel, and uses independent judgment in daily operational responsibilities. The Team Lead coordinates daily work, monitors and accounts for fleet vehicles and equipment, verifies required inspections and documentation, and ensures compliance with applicable City of Atlanta, Department of Aviation, OSHA, FAA, and departmental safety requirements. The role supports airport security compliance, special projects, employee training, equipment upkeep, and emergency or irregular-operations response.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of related work experience.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Operational knowledge of Facilities Management team policies and procedures, including how to contact and work with other airport organizations during irregular operations and emergencies.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of computer skills and programs, including Cityworks, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other programs used by the Facilities Management team.
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance, airport operations, safety regulations, equipment operation, and computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Airport experience.
- Leadership experience.
- Cityworks experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of assigned Grounds Maintenance personnel to support safe, efficient, and effective operations.
- Oversee the daily operation, inspection, and accountability of assigned fleet vehicles and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with applicable City of Atlanta, Department of Aviation, OSHA, FAA, and departmental vehicle and equipment safety requirements.
- Conduct and verify pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Ensure employees document vehicle and equipment inspections using designated systems, such as Cityworks, Survey123, or paper inspection forms.
- Assist supervisors with required documentation, including daily work logs and Cityworks records.
- Maintain situational awareness and security compliance within airport SIDA areas.
- Oversee special projects, including roadwork projects, inclement weather operations, and special events.
- Assist with training new and less experienced employees.
- Assist in maintaining heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and operational equipment.
- Assist with airport emergency and irregular-operations response.
- Provide leadership and training with minimal supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
