Airfield Grounds Technician

Salary : $52,000.00 - $91,000.00 Annually
Location : Manassas Regional Airport, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 4003-02
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: B09


Position Summary
The City of Manassas is accepting applications for our Airfield Grounds Technician with the Manassas Regional Airport! This position is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of airfield infrastructure, equipment, and grounds.
The hiring range is: $25.00 - $34.38 per hour, DOQ.


The announcement is open until filled and may close at any time. This position will sometimes be subject to be on-call after hours to respond to emergencies.
This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits , 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment including zero-turn mowers, skid steers, front-end loaders, tractors, dump trucks (single and tandem), snow brooms, snow plows, snow blowers, sweeper trucks, brush trucks, and tractors with mounted mowing or spraying equipment.
• Maintains airport airside and groundside: mows runways, taxiways, roads and airport-owned property; plants, trims, edges, and weeds beds; trims trees in runway approach surfaces and roadways; applies pesticides, herbicides, deicing material and fertilizers; removes litter, brush, and debris. Asphalt crack sealing and painting.
• Installs and maintains landscaping, irrigation systems, and perimeter security fencing when applicable to airport property.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair on equipment: changes oil, greases parts, sharpens blades, replaces hydraulic lines and valves, and conducts tune-ups.
• Drives special-purpose vehicles with mounted tanks to for applying de-icing chemicals and pellets, insecticides, or other liquids. Performs runway friction measurement, and participates in bird and wildlife control and removal.
• Responds to emergencies including inclement weather, aircraft recovery assistance, and snow/ice removal operations; may serve as lead operator during snow events.
• Receives, prepares, and maintains records such as work orders, maintenance reports, spray records, time cards, and logs.
• Communicates with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and the public to coordinate activities, exchange information, and resolve issues.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions to include (Heat, Cold, and inclement weather conditions).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently.
• Subject to being on-call outside normal work hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Four (4) years' experience in airfield, grounds or roadway maintenance including operation of medium to heavy equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain valid Virginia Class B Commercial Driver's License and Virginia Pesticide Applicator's license.
The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at:
01


Please select the following tools and equipment you have experience using/operating:

• Zero Turn Mower
• Battery Operated Push Mower
• Gas Powered Push Mower
• Weed Eater
• Edger
• Pesticide Sprayer - Residential
• Pesticide Sprayer - Commercial
• Truck & Trailer
• Dump Truck
• Trailer (Connecting & Pulling)
• Snowblower
• Chainsaw
• Shovel
• Rake
• Basic Hand Tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrench, etc.)

02


Please describe any landscaping experience that you possess. This could include personal lawn care or any professional experience you possess. If you have no experience, write "none."
03


This position requires physically demanding labor outdoors in all weather conditions on a daily basis. Would you be able to fulfill these essential responsibilities of this position?

• Yes
• No

04


This position requires responding to and working during emergency situations such as snow removal and storms. Would you be able to fulfill these essential responsibilities of this position?

• Yes
• No

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