Grounds Maintenance Tech I

JOB SUMMARY:

Under occasional supervision, Grounds Maintenance Tech (Grounds Tech I) perform a variety of duties related to maintaining the cleanliness of the airport grounds, roadways, and parking lots. Responsibilities include but not limited to mowing, weed eating, edging, trimming and pruning of trees/ hedges, cleaning ditches, inspecting roadways, removing debris and general day-to-day maintenance duties. Performs other related functions as assigned by immediate supervisor and other ranking managers as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Perform daily and periodic inspections of airport grounds. Report all discrepancies to direct supervisor.
• Performs horticultural maintenance tasks, including installing and caring for permanent and seasonal landscape material, sowing and cutting grass, removing weeds, trimming trees and shrubbery, applying fertilizers and herbicides, etc. 
• Ability to effectively work independently or within a team environment.
• Experience with essential computer programs, including Excel, Office, Teams, and Word
• Responsible for plowing, sweeping, and blowing snow off all runways, taxiways, and apron areas during adverse weather conditions.
• Ensuring compliance with FAA Part 139 and Airport Rules and Regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
• Perform pavement crack sealing and apply herbicides as needed.
• Operates a variety of machinery such as a pick-up truck, backhoe, dump truck, large farm tractor, bulldozer, bush-hog mower, box-blade, snowplow, broom truck, edger, weed-eater, chainsaws, lawn mower, cherry picker/ bucket truck, etc.
• Responsible for the prevention of landslide erosion. Open drain ditches, drain outlets, and keep them clean of weeds, trash, grass cutting, and dirt.
• Performs parking lot/roadway maintenance, including pavement sweeping, removal of debris and trash repair of holes or cracks in the sidewalk, etc.
• Operating forklift, scissor and boom lifts.
• Performing minor irrigation repairs as needed.
• Perform backflow testing as needed.
• Subject to 24hours call back for operational needs.
• Supports RLAD’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Attitude.
• This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively work independently or within a team environment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Experience with essential computer programs, including Excel, Office, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate mowers, weed eaters and various equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, which may include days, afternoons, graveyards, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to acquire airport Movement Area Driver privileges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school Diploma or GED
• 1 years of experience in commercial landscaping.
• Ability to pass TSA/Security Background check.
• Current Driver License.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including various trucks, and hand tools, etc.  Must be physically able to exert of an excess of thirty pounds of force occasionally and up to ten pounds frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Physical demand more than sedentary work; must be able to walk and stand for periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, push, pull and reach.  Must be able to lift and carry the weight of up to one hundred pounds.