Airport Maintenance Manager

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a Building Construction, Facilities Maintenance, or related field; and five (5) years of airport or industrial commercial facility maintenance work experience, which must include high voltage systems and computerized energy management systems and three (3) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Human Resources Department.
 
Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and any required licenses, training, or certifications required by law.
• CDL Class A driver’s license (preferred).

Special Requirements:

• Pass and maintain a Department of Homeland Security/TSA background check, as well as a Criminal History Record Check to be eligible to obtain and keep an Airport ID badge.
• Class A/B Underground Storage Tank Training is required.
• Certifications preferred: American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certified Member (CM); AAAE Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (ASOS); and Airfield Movement Area Qualification.        

JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to the Assistant Airport Director for Planning & Engineering. General policy is determined by the department head or his/her designee.  Professional and supervisory work directing the activities of others in the maintenance of airport navigational systems, airfield lighting systems, pavement, buildings, equipment and airport property in the high standards demanded of a Part 139 commercial airport and public facility.   Responsible for planning, assigning, supervising and evaluating the work of employees in several fields of maintenance activity, as well as performing skilled work.  Has considerable latitude to use discretion in establishing work priorities, schedules and related assignments and exercises independent judgment in carrying out assignments. Subject to regular on-call/re-call and must participate in the airport’s recall program.  An employee in this category plans, organizes preventative maintenance, daily tasks, personnel, projects and is subject to work after hours.  Use of pagers, radios and/or cell phones is mandatory. Work is evaluated based on observed and achieved results.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises work of subordinate supervisors and maintenance division employees in all phases of building/airfield maintenance and repair work necessary to maintain and operate the airport facilities. 
• Formulates policies and operating procedures in consultation with subordinate supervisory employees and with the concurrence of the department head or his/her designee. 
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates work of employees as well as adjusts assignments, procedures and schedules as necessary to successfully accomplish assignments.
• Ensures work orders are reviewed, assigned and completed in a timely manner and meeting all quality requirements.
• Provides leadership and oversees employee development and all aspects of performance management to ensure the performance and conduct of personnel meet or exceed job performance requirements and employs appropriate recognition and disciplinary action needed to encourage and manage staff.
• Ensure employees are properly trained on equipment, operations, safety and security and all necessary certifications and clearances are maintained.
• Works closely with Assistant Airport for Planning & Engineering and subordinates in development and preparation of budget estimates while monitoring and controlling  expenditures of division’s appropriations to stay within budget each fiscal year.
• Makes periodic inspections to assess operation and determine needs.
• Coordinates work directly with outside contractors for maintenance items, and oversees contract work regarding timing, logistics, project details, manpower and costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the commercial aviation environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements specific to the area of Airport Maintenance. 
• Knowledge of pertinent principles, practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment applied in the maintenance of the airfield and airport facilities. 
• Knowledge of the airport environment, activities and the pertinent Federal, State and local laws and ordinances governing the activities of the operation of the airport.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards of the types of work performed and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations and City policies.
• Knowledge of Project Management techniques and oversight.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, assign, direct and inspect the work of employees engaged in facility maintenance activities.
• Ability to interpret, understand and effectively carry out complex oral and written technical instructions technical, sub-professional and other levels of skilled work to secure effective results. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make estimates of time and materials needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, governmental officials (i.e. FAA, TSA, Police, etc.), tenants, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to supervise, train, motivate and evaluate the work of subordinates. 
• Ability to effectively communicate via radio with the air traffic control tower and comply with FAA rules and regulations regarding vehicle/equipment usage inside airport movement and non-movement areas.
• Ability to comply with all Federal, State, local and airport requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell and hear. 
• Occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required include near and far distance, color and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to recall 24/7 for emergencies and major maintenance concerns after hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
An employee in this job is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. 

The City of Pensacola provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,  genetic information,  service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.