Tradesworker, Grounds Position Available In Lee, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Lee County Port Authority is hiring a Tradesworker, Grounds for a full-time position with a starting hourly rate between $19.20 and $23.04. This role involves operating heavy machinery, performing landscape maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety compliance at Southwest Florida International Airport. Ideal candidates should have knowledge in irrigation, pesticide application, and landscaping practices.
Job Description
Tradesworker, Grounds Lee County Port Authority – 4.3 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $19.20 – $30.72 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Irrigation Entry level Full Job Description JOB About Us Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award-winning, medium-hub commercial service airport that served more than a record-breaking 11 million passengers in 2024 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs. Page Field (FMY), an FAA-designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated 169,000 aircraft operations in 2024. Base Operations at Page Field is an award-winning, fixed-based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.
Terminal Expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. In addition, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, as well as other terminal, landside and airside improvements.
The anticipated hourly starting rate for the ideal candidate is between $19.20 and $23.04The PositionThe Lee County Port Authority is seeking a skilled and highly motivated individual to join our grounds team, where you will enjoy a positive and supportive work environment in a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry. This role uses technical knowledge in irrigation, pesticide application, and landscape practices, and is skilled in safe equipment maintenance and operation in a fast-paced airport environment. You should enjoy working outdoors and operating various tools and heavy machinery. We provide all the necessary tools to support your work, have a safety shoe reimbursement and uniform program, including optional laundry service, so you can focus on your tasks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Key ResponsibilitiesOperate or transport heavy and light equipmentPerform daily equipment inspectionsGeneralized tasks in landscape maintenance (pesticide application, weed control, fertilization, mowing, edging, blowing, sweeping, trimming, mulching, watering)Irrigation and drainage maintenance and repair (concrete construction, pipe installation, etc.)Trash removalSafety compliance
