Airport Field Maintenance Superintendent

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland seeks an Airport Field Maintenance Superintendent to coordinate and oversee airfield maintenance programs and lead front-line teams while ensuring compliance with CFR Title 14 Part 139 standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, a valid Ohio driver's license, and strong communication and safety leadership. You will collaborate with contractors, airlines, and city departments to schedule work, develop procedures, and improve operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's degree in related field preferred.
• Two years of paid full-time experience in housekeeping at airport/shopping/hospitality; substitution for education.
• Three years of supervisory or team lead experience; valid Ohio driver's license; strong communication skills.
• Certified Housekeeper Executive preferred; contract and MS Office skills favored.
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee airfield maintenance, ensure CFR Title 14 Part 139 compliance.
• Review work orders, assign tasks, and monitor progress with Unit Leaders.
• Evaluate contractor and staff work; develop SOPs for Field Maintenance.
• Coordinate with Airport Operations on Snow and Ice Control planning.
• Train Unit Leaders and workforce on tasks, safety, and equipment use.
• Hire, develop, and evaluate staff; manage performance and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with budget and procurements; handle overtime and records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Associates degree in Facilities Management/Real Estate/Hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airport Field Maintenance Superintendent

Under general supervision, coordinates and oversees the activities of one of the airport maintenance sections including Building Maintenance, Field Maintenance, or Custodial Services. Supervises shift activities and serves as the Manager's back-up in his/her absence. Prioritizes and distributes work orders to section front-line leadership. Assists with developing, managing, and monitoring preventive and other maintenance programs. Orders equipment and supplies, manages requisitions and tallies, and coordinates maintenance activities with outside contractors and City personnel. Assists with developing and implementing policies and procedures. Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures. Supervises assigned staff's performance. Develops and monitors employee work plans. Counsels, coaches, and instructs employees and prepares performance evaluations. Assists with staff hires, promotions, and disciplines, when appropriate. Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and programs. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Custodial

High School Diploma or GED required. An Associate’s Degree in Facilities Management, Real Estate, Hospitality or related discipline from an accredited college or university required. The equivalent of two (2) years paid full-time experience in housekeeping at an airport, shopping mall, or large hospitality facilities required. (Substitution: One year of relevant experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.) Two years of full-time supervisory or team lead experience is also required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Proficient oral and written communication skills are required. Certified Housekeeper Executive designation is preferred. Contract preparation knowledge and proficient administrative/computer (Microsoft Office) skills are preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage a large staff at a 24-hour, 7-day a week facility required. Effective leadership skills are required. Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds.

Field

High School Diploma or GED required. Three years of full-time paid property and/or field maintenance supervisory and/or leadership experience which includes landscaping, snow removal, and pavement management, required, at least two (2) years of related airport experience is preferred. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Contract preparation knowledge and proficient administrative/computer (Microsoft Office) skills are preferred.

Building

High School Diploma or GED required. Three (3) years of full-time paid facilities and/or building maintenance supervisory experience which includes plumbing, carpentry/masonry, mechanical systems, and painting in a commercial and/or industrial facility required. Effective communication and leadership skills are required. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Contract preparation knowledge and proficient administrative/computer (Microsoft Office) skills are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of fulltime, paid experience in airport field operations.
• Understanding of the Snow and Ice Control Plan as well as snow removal circuit routes.
• Experience with best practices of pavement maintenance, repairs and installations.
• Experience with heavy duty and handheld grounds keeping equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull ninety (90) pounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all airfield required repair, maintenance, and related duties to ensure compliance with CFR Title 14 Part 139 certification standards.
• Reviews work orders, prioritizes work based on operational need, communicates work assignments and deadlines to Unit Leaders and hold teams and individuals accountable to scope and timeline established.
• Ensures Unit Leaders inspect and evaluate the work of airfield maintenance crews as well as contract work and/or skilled trades work related to airside areas.
• Reviews Unit Leaders daily/weekly reports noting the status of work assignments implemented.
• Coordinates and communicates daily priorities, expectations, and assignment details to the Unit Leaders to incorporate each day to their activities.
• Collaborates with section Unit Leaders to develop Standard Operating Procedures for all work functions within Field Maintenance.
• Collaborates with Airport Operations on the development of the Snow and Ice Control Plan.
• Responsible for training the Unit Leaders and workforce on all aspects of tasks to be completed. Training programs include: airfield driving, snow removal circuit routes, deicing chemical usage, heavy duty equipment usage, asphalt and concrete repair/maintenance, landscaping, report writing and computer usage.
• Coordinate and communicate maintenance activities with other airport sections, the airlines, tenants, vendors, contractors and employees to ensure scope of work and schedule are communicated, to understand potential impacts to airport operations, and to address any questions or issues that may arise.
• Is responsible for hiring, development and performance of the assigned staff. Develops and monitors employee goals, counsels and coaches, instructs and evaluates employees, initiates and enforces disciplinary actions, and informs the Field Maintenance Manager of performance or operational issues as they arise.
• Conducts succession planning and develops high performing individuals to prepare them for additional leadership responsibilities that require business continuity (e.g. snow removal circuit routes, protocols and tacit job knowledge).
• Perform administrative functions including scheduling overtime, approving benefit time requests, approving security documents and maintaining records as the Authorized Signature Official, developing training materials and presentations, opening, closing and tracking progress in the work order management system, providing written or verbal updates to leadership on projects or section activities.
• Assists with budget development and is responsible for section procurements including ordering supplies/materials, services and processing payments.
• Must be willing to work any shift to cover operational needs including nights, weekends and holidays and is to participate in emergency preparedness events and activities.
• Promotes and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety management policies, procedures, and programs to minimize employee accidents and to promote a safe work environment. Prepares accident and injury reports as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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