Airport Field Maintenance Manager

Description

Examples of Duties

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and supervises overall maintenance and repair activities of airport buildings, facilities, vehicles, grounds, and life safety systems. Supervises preparation of maintenance contracts. Coordinates marking operations for landslide pavements. Coordinates maintenance operations with operations performed by other departments. Coordinates and schedules job activities with outside contractor work. Performs other job-related duty as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Building Maintenance: High School Diploma or GED required. Three years of full-time paid Building Maintenance experience required. One year of full-time paid supervisory/lead experience required. (Substitution: College training in Management may substitute for supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.) Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Certified Executive Housekeeper designation is preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Must be able to lift 35 pounds.

Vehicle: High School Diploma or GED required. Three years of full-time paid light/heavy duty mechanic experience required. One year of full-time paid supervisory experience required. (Substitution: College training in Management may substitute for supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.) Technical school degree and/or Diesel Technician Certification preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Custodial: High School Diploma or GED required. Three years of full-time paid custodial experience required. One year of full-time paid supervisory/lead experience required. Certified Executive Housekeeper designation preferred. (Substitution: College training in Management may substitute for supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.) Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
Field Maintenance: High School Diploma or GED required. Three years of full-time paid experience in airport field maintenance, airfield operations, or related airfield/airside maintenance work required, including at least one year of full-time paid supervisory or lead experience. (Substitution: College training in Management may substitute for supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.) Knowledge of FAA FAR Part 139 requirements required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must successfully complete all applicable regulatory airfield Ground Vehicle Operator and Winter Operations training/assessments within the probationary period and maintain corresponding airfield driving privileges throughout employment.

Supplemental Information

Additional Requirements:

• NIMS and ICS certifications for Management tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six (6) months of employment, with additional or refresher training completed as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment, fostering professionalism, respect, and non-discrimination across a multi-disciplinary workforce.
• Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear direction, document issues, and communicate expectations to staff, contractors, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, team building, and conflict management skills, with the ability to lead through influence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain operational continuity in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to learn and utilize maintenance management systems, work order platforms, and related technologies.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to chemicals, exhaust fumes, grass, dust, noise, and other environmental conditions typical of large-scale facilities and industrial operations.
• Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check, employment background check, and Security Threat Assessment.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required, with the ability to maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.

• Experience with best practices of pavement maintenance, repairs and installations.
• Experience with Airfield Show and Ice Control programs.
• Experience with heavy duty and handheld grounds keeping equipment.

Under administrative direction, leads the day-to-day administration and operation of airfield maintenance. Oversees airfield maintenance operations to assure compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements ensuring the airport complies with FAA Part 139 guidelines within the airfield operations area, including but not limited to runways, taxiways, and ramps.

• Manages employees and outside contractors responsible for repairing, modifying, and maintaining airport properties, pavement structures, security fence lines, markings, signage, and landscape.
• Oversees all airfield-required repairs, maintenance, inspection, alteration and other activities, to ensure compliance with CFR Title 14 Part 139 certification standards, typically through superintendents.
• Collaborates with Airport Operations on the development of the Snow and Ice Control Plan.

• Is responsible for hiring, development and performance of the workforce. Develops and monitors employee goals, counsels and coaches, instructs and evaluates employees, initiates and enforces disciplinary actions, and informs leadership of performance or operational issues if necessary.

• Conducts succession planning and develops high performing individuals to prepare them for additional leadership responsibilities that require business continuity (e.g. leading, Part 139 regulatory requirements, protocols and tacit job knowledge).

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.