Groundskeeper/Handyman

Job Title: Groundskeeper / Handyman

Job Description

This role combines groundskeeping and basic maintenance to ensure the outdoor areas surrounding four commercial buildings near the North Cargo area at SEATAC Airport remain clean, safe, and well maintained. You will focus on landscaping, exterior upkeep, and minor repairs while using a powered work cart to move tools and supplies. You report to the main office daily, follow established checklists, and work closely with an onsite operations manager and a small local team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the outdoor areas immediately surrounding four buildings in the North Cargo area at SEATAC Airport, focusing on cleanliness, safety, and appearance.

• Perform routine landscaping tasks, including caring for bushes, small trees, and grass to keep the grounds neat and presentable.

• Pick up trash and debris in parking lots and surrounding exterior areas on a regular basis.

• Complete basic repairs on building exteriors, such as minor fixes, patching, and upkeep of exterior surfaces.

• Perform exterior painting as needed to maintain the appearance and condition of building exteriors.

• Use a powered work cart to safely transport tools, equipment, and supplies between buildings and the shop area.

• Report to the office in the main building at the start of each shift to review daily and weekly checklists and project assignments.

• Consult with the onsite operations manager to prioritize tasks and ensure completion of scheduled maintenance and projects.

• Perform light cleaning and custodial tasks in exterior and designated areas, including sweeping and general tidying.

• Walk between buildings (all within close walking distance) to complete assigned tasks throughout the day.

• Use hand tools and basic power tools for home or building repair tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

• Follow all safety guidelines and site procedures, including those related to working near airport facilities.

• Communicate any issues, hazards, or larger repair needs to the operations manager in a timely manner.

• Maintain organization of tools and supplies in the shop area and return equipment to proper storage after use.

Essential Skills

• At least 1+ years of landscaping or groundskeeping related experience.

• At least 1+ years of basic construction, home repair, or building maintenance experience.

• Proficiency using tools for basic home or building repair, including hand tools and basic power tools.

• Experience with landscaping tasks such as trimming bushes, caring for small trees, and maintaining grass.

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping, custodial work, or sweeping in a facilities or grounds environment.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Ability to walk up and down stairs to the main office multiple times per day as needed.

• Ability to spend most of the shift standing or walking, with frequent bending and crouching for cleaning and maintenance tasks.

• Capability to work independently while following checklists and instructions from the onsite operations manager.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, orderly, and safe outdoor spaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a groundskeeper, handyman, custodian, or maintenance technician.

• Familiarity with working in or around commercial or industrial properties.

• Comfort using a powered work cart or similar equipment to move tools and supplies.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate daily tasks and report issues to the operations manager.

• Reliability and punctuality for a consistent weekday schedule.

• Comfort working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Why Work Here?

You join a family-owned and operated company that values independence, trust, and a supportive team culture. The role offers a steady weekday schedule around 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility to adjust days and times when needed, supporting a healthy work-life balance. You work alongside a small local team, allowing you to build strong working relationships while still enjoying autonomy in your day-to-day tasks.

Work Environment

The position follows a standard schedule of approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for different days or slightly adjusted hours. Most work takes place outdoors in the areas immediately surrounding four nearby buildings in the North Cargo area at SEATAC Airport, with additional tasks inside the office and shop. All buildings are within close walking distance, and a motorized cart is provided to move tools and supplies efficiently. The shop area is spacious and used for breaks, storing parts and supplies, and includes a private bathroom for your use. Parking is available on site. The work is physically active, involving frequent walking, standing, stair use, and occasional crouching, in a setting that combines outdoor grounds care with light indoor maintenance and support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $47840.00/yr.

Benefits not provided, hence the $2/hr differential on top of the $23 hourly pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.