Maintenance Unit Supervisor, Aviation, (FM-3)

The Port Authority of NY & NJ • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve as a key member of the Field Maintenance Supervisory team at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The successful candidate will lead a diverse group of maintenance technicians, overseeing day-to-day airfield and landside maintenance operations in support of Port Authority priorities and standards. No two days are the same, as the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the 5,000-acre aviation asset that is John F. Kennedy International Airport – one of the world’s most critical transportation hubs.

Requirements

• Must have three (3) years of full-time, paid maintenance work experience, with one (1) year of paid full-time supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• All applicants that meet the above qualifications and have been selected for an interview, must also be qualified on a Port Authority Entry-Level Assessment (ESA) test prior. This test assesses supervisory skills and will be administered virtually.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint-based Criminal History Check as mandated by 49CFR 1542 and will be required to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) ID card with DR-2 Airfield Driving and escort privileges.
• The selected candidate is required to participate in the Airport Snow Removal Program and must be able to respond to other emergency activities on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis.

Nice To Haves

• In depth knowledge of aeronautical and landside areas on the facility.
• Familiarity with key airport stakeholders around the facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CMMS system and its use to accomplish Preventative, Corrective, and Emergency work, including scheduling, work order updating, and labor management.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external staff.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of personal computers, including the Microsoft Office suite of tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.
• Knowledge of snow removal functions at an airport facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise skilled, semi-skilled, and contract staff engaged in paving/masonry, unit maintenance and regulatory activities.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and control paving/masonry-related maintenance projects.
• Provide technical direction and expertise across paving, masonry, bricklaying, fencing, road closures and associated maintenance functions.
• Estimate, schedule and determine work methods and ensure efficient competent completion of assignments.
• Ensure assigned personnel achieve required performance standards while maintaining full compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and labor requirements.
• Administer applicable union contract provisions and absence control policies.
• Directly oversee routine maintenance, work orders, regulatory compliance work, emergency repair and response operations.
• Instruct personnel in the proper operation, maintenance, deployment, limitations of special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), establish safety protocols to maintain worker and worksite safety.
• Supervise inspections of facility assets, evaluate asset conditions, and report deficiencies or required corrective actions to supervisory staff.
• Assess manpower, materials, equipment necessary for the completion of assigned work.
• Supervise, assist, and direct staff during emergency and after-hours operations as required.
• Respond to routine requests from facility tenants and aids in accordance with established procedures and best management practices.
• Review and interpret contract drawings and specifications related to the execution and completion of assigned maintenance activities.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of other Maintenance Unit Supervisors when required due to operational needs.
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of unit maintenance routines and schedules.
• Modify work schedule to complete job assignments.
• Supervise snow removal and other weather-related or emergency response activities.
• Coordinate, schedule, and deliver training in compliance with federal, state, local, and agency requirements for new hires and assigned personnel.

Benefits

• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED