Senior Airport Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Position Title:

Senior Airport Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description:

Under the direction of Facilities Maintenance Superintendent, manages the day-to-day work of maintenance functions and/or subdivisions. Oversees the supervision of employees in crafts and trades in new construction, repair, remodeling and/or ongoing maintenance of City-owned facilities and structures. This is a supervisory position requiring an in-depth, advanced understanding of the work environment.

About the Position:

Join our team as a Senior Airport Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the critical infrastructure that keeps our airport operating safely and efficiently. From managing daily operations and coordinating projects to training staff and optimizing processes, you’ll ensure our buildings, equipment, and systems are running at peak performance in this dynamic supervisory role. 

If you have a strong background in trades or engineering, proven supervisory experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Position Salary Range:

$76,640 - $85,156 annually 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

• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available

• 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:

• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors the maintenance program assigned, covering all equipment, employees, and systems. Initiates new ideas and improvements. Reviews and improves existing processes.

• Assigns maintenance projects to supervisors to maintain all machinery, equipment, and structures, following necessary guidelines, specifications and requirements. Assesses budgetary constraints, employee and equipment availability and needs, and time constraints involved in maintenance projects.

• Responsible for routine reports, time records, including hours worked, days off, overtime, labor distribution cards, and daily log used to track maintenance project's status and personnel. Utilizes computers for equipment monitoring, as a record-keeping tool and/or for report generation.

• Provides training to supervisors and other maintenance personnel to attain and retain each individual's maintenance proficiency. May also provide training to subcontractors, according to contract specifications and perceived needs.

• Prepares an annual operating and capital budget for the assigned section and submits it for approval to the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent, for inclusion In the Division's annual budget. Monitors equipment and materials for possible upgrade or replacement and provides Superintendent with recommendations. Makes estimates of future use of materials, personnel and equipment.

• Coordinate maintenance with other divisions, maintenance supervisors, and/or tenants to avoid disruption of services. Advises supervisors and necessary engineering staff of technical problems encountered and suggests possible solutions.

• Utilizes maintenance records and personal observations to evaluate facility system: and recommends replacement and/or modification of equipment or operating methodology to ensure efficient utilization of resources, as necessary.

• Conducts performance reviews with individuals on a regular and ongoing basis, solves problems in accordance with established rules and policies. Initiates disciplinary action when necessary. Maintains documentation on performance of all employees under supervision. Oversees and monitors the interviewing and selection process of new employees.

• Prepares reports for management which reflect such items as equipment condition, staff efficiency, energy conservation proposals and any suggested changes in procedures. Prepares time records of assigned employees. Approves leave, compensatory time and overtime requests.

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

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years increasingly responsible work experience or training in maintenance areas, plus two years supervisory experience in a maintenance-related