What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Maintenance Supervisor position at Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority?
About Us:
Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.
About You:
You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.
About the Role:
Are you a seasoned maintenance professional who knows how to keep systems running and teams aligned? We’re looking for a Field Maintenance Supervisor to take the lead in maintaining the vital infrastructure that keeps our airport ready for action—day or night, rain or shine.
Think of this role as the Crew Chief of the Airfield: You’ll plan, organize, and supervise skilled mechanics handling everything from airfield lighting and electrical systems to domestic water, wastewater, and grounds maintenance. Your team will be the boots on the ground, and you’ll be the one steering the ship—making sure repairs are safe, efficient, and done right the first time in our always-on, 24/7/365 operation. If you know what it takes to keep complex systems humming, thrive under pressure, and take pride in leading a dependable, skilled team—this is your flight path to impact.
Supervisors work 12-hour shifts, consisting of four days during the first week of the pay period and three days during the second week. The position is assigned to the night shift, which runs from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. During the initial 60–90 days, the schedule will be an 8-hour day shifts, after which it will transition to 12-hour night shifts.
Compensation:
Maximum – Based on experience
Minimum - $33.11 hourly
What You’ll Do:
- Maintains the grounds, airfield, and landside to ensure the grass, pavement markings, security fence, runways, taxiways, and roadways are safe for travel, including removal of debris.
- Oversees runway rubber removal process, friction testing, snow removal on airfield and roadways, recycle and collection and pavement repair.
- Maintains plumbing complex, including outside water and sewer infrastructure, lift stations, plane wash, hydrant flushing program, irrigation pump house, read water meters, fire hydrant maintenance and repairs and triturator.
- In close coordination with Human Resources, hires and manages maintenance workers. Conducts interviews, assigns work orders, provides schedule, provides coaching and mentoring, evaluates work performance, provides training; and takes disciplinary action, as needed.
- Assists with the development of maintenance policies and procedures.
- Supervise work of contractors
- Responds to emergencies and urgent situations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalency
Preferred
- Associate degree or Journeyman level certification
Experience:
Required:
- 5 years of experience in building construction/maintenance trades
Preferred:
- 5 years of Supervisory experience in a maintenance trade
Licenses or Certifications:
Required:
- CDL class B License (or ability to obtain within 9 months)
Preferred:
- NC Pesticide License
- Collection 1 and/or 2 Certifications
Emergency/Weather Status
This position is considered Essential. This means this department and role are essential to operations and required to be on-site when there is an airport incident (emergency/weather).
Salary : $24 - $33