Airport Maintenance Grounds Attendant-Seasonal

Salary: $13.85 - $20.07 Hourly
Location : Human Resources, 401 E Virginia St. McKinney, TX 75069, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 252600166
Department: Airport - Airfield Ops.
Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY in 2024, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.


OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, this position will conduct airfield and facility maintenance. Additional responsibilities include tasks related to airport operational safety, security and environmental protection programs. Employees in this classification perform skilled and manual work. Performs related work as required.


GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the physical grounds of the airport to include the following activities: cuts grass, trims trees and shrubs, tends and plants flower beds, removes trash from lawns and parking lots, etc.
• Performs painting, cleaning, maintenance and repair on airport property, structures, and facilities, signage, and buildings.
• Performs day-to-day activities outlined in the airports Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention and Countermeasure Control Plan (SPCC).
• Monitors the airport grounds for hazards and security related issues with regard to FAA regulations.
• Removes foreign object debris (FOD) from the Air Operations Area (AOA) and other areas of the airport.
• Maintains the airport maintenance facility in an organized and orderly fashion.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment and coordinates other maintenance and repairs as necessary.
• Utilizes various manual, gas, and handheld electrical tools and equipment in installing or repairing facilities, equipment, fences, or related structures, i.e., saws, welders, drills, hammers, shovels.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency while working in a busy and congested environment of incoming and outgoing air traffic.
• Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as FAA advisory circulars, NOTAMs, Pavement Management Plan, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, SWPPP, SPCC, rules and regulations, City ordinances, codes, and policy manuals.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and other federal, state, and local regulations that affect maintenance and operations of an airport.
• Requires ability to operate a vehicle on aircraft parking aprons, taxiways, and runways in a safe manner.
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, materials, pyrotechnics, and firearms used in performing essential functions.
• Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Requires the ability to work independent of regular supervision.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirements.


Must be at least 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or GED.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires frequent use of one's hands to touch, handle or feel objects; reaching with hands and arms; talking and hearing. The following abilities may be required between one and two-thirds of on-the-job time: lifting and / or exerting force up to fifty (50) pounds, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, or balancing. Special vision requirements include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT


This job does require exposure to certain environmental conditions. Tasks may require frequent exposure to: working near aircraft, moving mechanical parts; and outdoor weather conditions. Occasional exposure may be required to: wet or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold or heat.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.


The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Mental Health Care through Employee Assistance Program (EAP)