Field Maintenance Supervisor

RDU Airport Authority provides a world-class customer experience for millions of passengers traveling to or through the airport. Our organization honors leadership, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and respect. We’re known for innovation, and we need skilled professionals to match our team. Here at RDU, we’ve created a culture that attracts bright, passionate, and caring people who sincerely want to do their best for our internal and external partners. Our organization offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, and collaboration. As a team member at RDU, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission, to advance your career trajectory, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

Does this sound like the challenge that you have been searching for? If so, please consider applying for Fields Maintenance Supervisor position supporting our Fields Departments at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Fields Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising crews engaged in skilled mechanical trades in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, domestic water & wastewater collection systems, airfield, and ground maintenance at the Airport Authority. Ensures repairs are made in a safe and efficient way in an 24/7 365-day environment. Initially, the shift will be an 8-hours, transitioning to 12 hours after 60 to 90 days. The shift schedule will be either Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• 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.
• Ensure the team follows all company policies and procedures.
• Order specialized tools, supplies, and equipment
• Lead safety inspections at worksites.
• Performs supervisory duties in the maintenance and repair of airfield and landside electrical systems.
• Supervise work of contractors
• Responds to emergencies and urgent situations.
• Performs additional related work as required.

Hiring Range

• Maximum – Based on Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum - $63,133

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

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Maintenance best practices
• FAA rules and regulations
• FAA Advisory Circular
• Applicable software programs and applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Oracle, UKG, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Hexagon EAM)
• Hazards and safety precautions
• PPE requirements
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
• Weed control chemicals and runway rubber removal chemicals.
• Recycle and collection systems.
• Standard techniques and practices of electrical wiring
• Snow removal processes

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail.
• Handling confidential difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Verbal and written communication
• Analysis and problem solving
• Organization and time management
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Lead a shift team of skilled trades personnel.
• Learn and use CMMS and Oracle iProcurement.
• Operate applicable equipment.
• Plan, organize, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the work of employees.
• Read blueprints and schematic drawings; maintain records and reports.
• Read, write, understand, and speak English fluently.
• Work effectively in a teamwork environment
• Handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Formulate sound conclusions.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents, records, and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Maintain parking facilities lighting and water systems.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in potentially adverse conditions on uneven ground in all types of weather. Incumbents may be subjected to outside environmental conditions, moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises as well as gases, workspace restrictions, vibrations, chemicals, and oils.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

RDU employee benefit offerings include:

At RDU, you’re not just a blip on the radar. We appreciate you and care about your health, happiness and future. Here’s a snapshot of awesome benefits

• Work-Life Harmony
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Holiday Options
• Health and Wellness
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • On-site Fitness Classes & Employee Fitness Center Access
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) – with matching employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – medical and dependent care options
  • Opportunities for employer paid or discounted insurance plans
• Financial Wellness
  • Tuition assistance and career development
  • Shift Differential pay
  • 401(k) plan, Traditional and Roth options – with matching employer contributions
  • 457(b) plan, Traditional and Roth options
  • NC Pension Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts – cell phone service plans, Microsoft software, RDU Airport Terminal stores and restaurants, and RDU Taxi service.