Position Title:

Airfield Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description:

The Airfield Maintenance Supervisor is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of airfield maintenance personnel, ensuring that maintenance tasks are executed smoothly and efficiently under the guidance of senior management. Key responsibilities include conducting employee training sessions to reinforce established procedures, managing the integration of new hires, and fostering professional development. The supervisor also coordinates maintenance activities across the airfield, roads, and grounds to uphold high standards of upkeep while ensuring the safe and efficient use of specialized equipment. Additionally, this role involves providing leadership to maintenance staff, resolving conflicts, conducting performance evaluations, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of maintenance operations specific to the airport environment. Through these efforts, the Airfield Maintenance Supervisor ensures the operational integrity and safety of the airport's infrastructure.

About the Position:

As an Airfield Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our airfield through effective leadership and management. This position combines the responsibilities of performing essential maintenance tasks with supervisory duties to guide and support the airfield maintenance team.

• Required to work non-traditional hours and shift work.

• Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close without notice.

Position Hourly Range:

$ 33.40 - $ 37.11

*based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities:

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assigns the day-to-day work schedules of employees in assigned crew, based on work requests, previously scheduled routine maintenance or on an emergency basis, or as directed by the Senior Supervisor.

• Directly supervises all maintenance work in assigned area to ensure completion within necessary time frames. Provides technical assistance as needed. Inspects work in progress and coordinates activities between crews at different sites.

• Responsible for routine reports and time records, including timekeeping, labor distribution cards, and daily log used to track maintenance project status and personnel. May utilize computers for equipment monitoring, as a record-keeping tool and/or for report generation.

• May assist Senior Supervisor in conducting performance reviews with individuals on a regular and ongoing basis. Solves performance problems in accordance with established guidelines. May initiate rewards, recognition, or disciplinary actions when necessary. Maintains documentation on performance of all employees under his or her supervision. Makes recommendations to Senior Supervisor regarding personnel actions, including performance evaluation, rewards, recognition, disciplinary actions, budgetary matters, equipment needs, etc.

• May operate light and heavy equipment as a trainer or in the performance of duties and responsibilities. Ensures all employees under immediate supervision have necessary training.

• Works with employees, tenants, in-house staff, the general public and various contractors to ensure smooth accomplishment of maintenance goals and objectives.

• Assists with and manages snow and ice removal operations. May supervise operators, patrol areas and monitor field operations. Ensures all designated equipment is ready for operation; coordinates, updates, and posts equipment breakdowns and repairs; ensures all accidents are properly investigated and performs other snow removal functions as required.

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent plus six years increasingly responsible work experience and training in maintenance related field. Two years of ex