Airport Groundskeeper

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, organize, and perform groundskeeping work under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager.
• Carry out semi-skilled physical work in the maintenance and repair of airport grounds and facilities.
• Operate a wide range of airport maintenance equipment, including tractors, brush hogs, mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaws, ramp sweepers, snow removal equipment, and light vehicles.
• Perform basic maintenance on mowing and other equipment (cleaning, blade changes, fueling, greasing, etc.).
• Maintain airport grounds by mowing, trimming and removing trees, picking up litter, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Identify and correct safety hazards or promptly report them to a supervisor.
• Apply proper procedures, techniques, and safe practices for grounds maintenance and equipment operation.
• Respond to evening, weekend, and holiday emergency calls for service; must be able to work rotating shifts and holidays.
• Conduct snow and ice removal on runways, taxiways, ramps, and roadways.
• Monitor the operation of motor equipment, detect issues, and perform preventive maintenance.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience in grounds maintenance and operation of light to heavy-duty vehicles and equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses & Driving

• Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license and be insurable to operate airport vehicles and equipment.
• Employees may not operate an airport vehicle or equipment if:
• Arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
• Their driver’s license is revoked, suspended, or not renewed.
• Any such incident must be reported to the Maintenance Manager immediately.

Security

• Must be able to pass a security background check.
• The Northwest Arkansas National Airport is a drug-free workplace.
• This is a safety-sensitive position under Ark. Const. Amend. 98, § 2(25). Marijuana use is prohibited at all times, regardless of location.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Normal attention and focus required.
• Ability to stand approximately 80% of the time and sit about 20%.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required for equipment operation, repairs, radio use, and vehicle driving.
• Must be able to understand and follow oral/written instructions and communicate effectively by radio with coworkers and the air traffic control tower.
• Requires sufficient vision to read documentation, perform inspections, and safely drive vehicles and equipment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in shop and outdoor environments with exposure to all weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Commercial Groundskeeping: 2 years (Preferred)
• Commercial Landscaping: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17