Maintenance Service Supervisor, Aviation, EWR (FM-2)

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Group Supervisor, the Maintenance Services Supervisors works within the Maintenance Unit at Newark Liberty International Airport. This role serves as facility maintenance duty supervisor, coordinating support for general facility maintenance support and issues.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Port Authority maintenance employees and facility contracted personnel.
• Serve as Contract administrator overseeing janitorial service, refuse removal and recycling, off-airport policing, aeronautical sweeping, baggage system and passenger loading bridge contracts.
• Required to evaluate the performance of contractors and recommend changes based upon performance and airport activity.
• Direct the maintenance response and coordination during airport emergencies, including making staff notifications.
• Serve as facility Duty Maintenance Supervisor during regular, off tours, and inclement weather conditions.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent FM-2 Maintenance Services Supervisor position at Newark International Airport.
• Selected candidate will be required to work an 8-hour shift with fixed RDO’s that could include weekends and holidays.
• Selected candidate must be able to respond to declared emergencies, including snow conditions, and work on an overtime basis as a regular function of the job. Including off tours, weekends, and holidays.
• Selected candidates will be required to apply and be able to maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Card and airfield DR2 driving privileges within three (3) months of selection.

Minimum Qualifications

• C-Level and non-represented employees must be qualified on the Entry-Level Assessment (ESA).
• Must have three (3) years work experience at or above the semi-skilled/semi-specialized maintenance level or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• All applicants must have completed six (6) months in their current assignment to be eligible for this position.
• All applicants must meet all performance and attendance standards. Applicants' attendance and job performance records will be reviewed in accordance with Port Authority policy. Absences will be evaluated over a rolling 3-year period as of the closing date of this job posting. Candidates must have 3 or fewer sick absence occasions and 11 or fewer sick days in 2 of the last 3 years. Sick absence occasions/days related to IODs, hospitalization, and maternity leave are excluded. All other absences are included. Applicants with 4 or more sick occasions or 12 or more sick days in 2 of the last 3 years are not eligible for further consideration for this opportunity and will need to apply to the next job bulletin.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to schedule and supervise the work of subordinate staff.
• Experience with managing contracts and/or contracted staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize workload and coordinate work with other supervisors and craft groups.
• Knowledge of airport facility's snow removal operation.
• Knowledge of Port Authority Policies and Procedures, including various union contracts.
• Knowledge of Maximo and Microsoft Office 365 functions.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a ba