Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and coordinates custodial activities, including determining staffing levels, to ensure appropriate daily cleanliness of Airport facilities.
• Assists with coordination of maintenance activities for the operation, repair, maintenance and construction of safe and efficient Airport facilities, buildings, building systems, mechanical equipment and grounds.
• Manages work through a staff of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled trade personnel, to minimize interruption and provide high quality, modern and efficient Airport facilities.
• Works with members of the public in matters related to Airport property.
• Inspects facilities to determine repairs, replacements or improvements required.
• Assist in managing maintenance activities involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and day-to-day custodial services in all Airport Authority buildings.
• Supervises daily activities of Airport Authority landside maintenance personnel and assigns workers to duties such as maintenance, repair or renovation, including snow and ice control operations.
• May be required to respond to emergencies involving Airport facilities.
• Involved with union dealings, employee disputes, grievances, and contract related matters.
• Promotes preventive maintenance on landside and airside facilities, and ensures safe operations within the Department, through instruction and on the job training.
• Trains custodial staff on a regular basis in procedures and in proper use of all aspects of the job.
• Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on custodial equipment.
• Identifies and recommends the type and quantity of supplies, chemicals, and equipment to be used by custodial staff.
• Adjusts individual custodial assignments to accommodate absences.
• Maintains facility grounds and environment in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner. Environment includes all areas of Airport Authority as well as off-site properties.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license
• HS/GED and at least 5 years of experience performing custodial/maintenance work and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of Federal and PA State regulations, including ADA and OSHA requirements and indoor quality control standards.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the maintenance, repair and construction of airport buildings, facilities, equipment, and custodial practices.
• Knowledge of pertinent building and fire codes as related to airport facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess supervisory and organizational skills, be detail oriented with a professional demeanor and appearance.
• Must be responsible, dependable, trustworthy and consistent.
• Must be able to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Must be honest and possess a positive, cooperative attitude and represent the organization, both internally and externally, through dedication to the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of the Authority.
• Must be intuitive with a strong work ethic and have a proactive approach to serving others.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment while being motivated, punctual, hardworking and dependable.
• Must instill teamwork and loyalty by maintaining harmonious working relationships, while championing the mission of the Authority through example and accountability.
• Must have the ability to interact well with the general public and all airport stakeholders.
• Must project a positive outlook of the Authority and its operation at all times.
• Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other programs.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Must be able to plan and supervise the work of multiple subordinates.
• Must be able to understand and implement the practices and principles of airport maintenance standards under FAR Part 139, FAR Part 77, TSR Part 1542 and other federal, state and local rules, regulations and standards governing airport operations and maintenance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk; move legs, arms, wrists and fingers.
• Must be able to descend to and ascend from a kneeling or crouched position.
• Must be able to occasionally lift 75 lbs. and use a cart, dolly, ladder or forklift.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses to identify colors, read plans, blueprints; visually detect damage, deterioration or defects in airport and airfield structures, fixtures and furnishings which could potentially impact safe operations.
• Visual acuity includes close, distance, peripheral, and change of focus and reading.
• Must be able to fluently read, write and speak English.
• Must have sufficient auditory ability, with or without audiological devices, to decipher telephone communications, interact with the public and others, decipher radio communications, hear alarms, including vehicle and other warning signals.
• Must be able to operate a motorized vehicle and be able to access all areas of Authority facilities.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to temperatures ranging from -20o F to 100oF; dirt, dust, pollen and other airborne particulates; and inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to airplane fuels, degreasers, de-icers and other chemicals commonly used in operating areas of airports.
• This position may be subject to loud noise, heat, fumes, humidity and occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids. Must be able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 120 decibels and work in close proximity to 480 volt power sources.
• Must be available for night, holiday, weekend, rotating or irregular shift assignments.
• Must be able to occasionally work rotating shifts to provide required coverage.