Maintenance Supervisor, Airfield

Salary: $29.19 - $35.04 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00527
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/24/2023
Closing Date: 12/11/2023 4:30 PM Eastern
The Position
This is a highly responsible supervisory position tasked with directing the overall maintenance and repair of airport buildings, facilities, structures and systems. Work is performed under the direction of the section manager and will be reviewed for conformance and adherence to established codes and regulations. Must be able to work under the direction of the section manager with minimal oversight. This position supervises one or more crew chiefs and skilled personnel in the installation, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical airport systems and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and various measuring and testing instruments. This position is supervisory to all personnel assigned to them in the organizational chart and will implement personnel evaluations and corrective actions. Assignments are received in oral and written form and may be accompanied by sketches, diagrams, or blueprints. This position monitors and approves work orders through the use of the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) for all subordinates within their section. This position will ensure the accuracy of entries into the computerized time management system for all subordinates within their section. This position will assume various duties of the section manager during periods of his or her absence.
General Description

• Divide daily duties between approximately 50% administrative functions and 50% overseeing field operations.
• Assigns work orders and ensures work meets or exceeds the expectations and ensures compliance with the EAMS OI's.
• Makes daily inspections and oversees the maintenance and repair of the airfield, buildings, parking lots, parking garage, roadways, public infrastructure, and other assigned areas.
• Oversees and inspects the maintenance and repair of airfield lighting, navigational aids, pavement painting and markings to ensure adherence to FAA part 139 standards. Ensures FAA AC compliance.
• Determines the need and procures necessary materials and supplies for maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Coordinates and inspects the performance and compliance of outside contract services, including periodic inspections and submission of written reports.
• Supervises skilled personnel in the construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair of airfield and public infrastructure, including pavement, electrical, sewer, and mechanical equipment and other systems.
• Review of specifications, sketches, and blueprints for new construction, remodeling, or renovation activities proposed for the airport's compliance with all applicable codes and Port Authority standards.
• Estimates time and materials for cost construction projects, assists airfield and grounds manager with the planning of projects, and assigns work and follows progress of work through to completion.
• Assists with budget preparation, purchasing, and personnel evaluations.
• Responsible for inventory control of airfield warehouses, tools, equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring employees meet Port Authority training goals and promotes education and training in related fields.
• Responsible for ensuring personnel safety training in person and virtually.
• Ensures compliance with our personnel policy and procedure manual. Initiates corrective actions in coordination with the section manager when expectations are not met.
• Ensures payroll is entered correctly into the time management system per policies and procedures.
• Performs all other work as required or directed.
• Ability to work shifts, including holidays and weekends. Must be accessible by telephone 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency.

Minimum Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must possess considerable technical knowledge in the majority of areas of responsibility. Knowledge of materials and methods commonly used for airport and facility maintenance and infrastructure activities. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety precautions of the work. Ability to schedule and supervise the work of a crew performing these activities. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to establish an effective working relationship with employees, customers, and the public. Ability to prepare reports and keep accurate records. Must have the ability to climb a ladder and work at elevated heights; lift objects of up to 50 lbs.; reach for and/or lift objects overhead; and, bend, stoop, and walk as required. Ability to communicate freely using two-way radios or cellular devices in very noisy environments. Ability to safely operate company vehicles, tools, and equipment. Ability to perform duties occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Ability to perform administrative personnel functions including but not limited to, onboarding, performance appraisals, payroll, leave requests, and corrective and disciplinary actions. Must be able to effectively work in the EAMS environment. Possess basic knowledge of personal computers, software packages such as Microsoft Office, EAMS, Google Workspace, or other software products.
Other
Training and Experience: High school diploma/GED and five years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician, HVAC mechanic, electrician, or an equivalent combination of training and experience required. Minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity required. Any combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform duties effectively, may be substituted. IFMA FMP or CFM credentials are preferred. AAAE, CM, or other professional credentialing preferred.
Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License is required. Possession of a valid certificate of competency for Lee County or the State of Florida, a journeyman in one of the major building maintenance trades, i.e., HVAC, electric, plumbing, is preferred. EPA Universal Refrigerant license and any formal education where a degree was obtained is preferred. ACE Airfield Lighting Maintenance certification is desired.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES
Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by Tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called upon to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.
Overview of Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
The employee has a choice of a pension or an investment plan. The FRS Pension Plan is a traditional defined benefit plan that offers you a guaranteed monthly benefit for life after the required vesting period. The FRS Investment Plan is a defined contribution plan that receives an employer contribution of 6.3% for regular class emloyees and 14% for special risk employees . Both are employee and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Lee County Port Authority employees eligible to participate in FRS are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the FRS pension plan, please be advised that you are not eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options.
Medical Insurance
The Port Authority offers two plan choices for all full-time employees, their spouse and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following their date of hire.
Dental Insurance
The Port Authority offers a dental plan for full time employees, their spouse and children.
Vision Insurance
If you are enrolled in the medical plan you and your family are eligible for basic vision coverage through vision discounts. Two more comprehensive plans are offered, including a basic vision plan and a vision 2 high option plan, paid entirely by the employee.
Employee Assistance Program
The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. This is the availability of licensed professional counselors for personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
Flexible Spending Account(s)
There are two types of reimbursement accounts: Medical and Dependent Care. It is optional and allows the employee to have pre tax dollars deducted from their paycheck for reimbursement of medical costs not covered by your plans or child care costs for children under 13.
Life /AD & D Insurance
The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Employees are insured at an amount equal to the annual salary rounded to the next higher thousand dollars. The AD&D insurance provides additional coverage in the event the employee should lose their limb(s), eyesight or die.
Optional Life Insurance
The Port Authority provides the employee with an option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for him/herself, their spouse and their child(ren).
Short Term Disability
The Port Authority provides the employee with short term disability coverage for him/herself at no cost to the employee.
Long Term Disability
The Port Authority provides this benefit at no cost to the employee. Benefits are paid up to 60% of the employee's salary after being disabled for 90 consecutive days.
Direct Deposit
The employee's payroll check is directly deposited into the bank of their choice.
Other Programs
Deferred compensation and membership in the Suncoast Credit Union are also available.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
The Port Authority offers a generous amount of paid time off and paid holidays.
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Describe your understanding of this role and how you are a good match for the position.
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How do you manage staff performance?
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What experience do you have with airport airfield maintenance, including airfield lighting, FAA advisory circulars, and airfield markings?
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What is it about this position that interests you the most and least?
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