AIRPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR MAINTENANCE -EAMS

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Airport Operations Supervisor – Maintenance to oversee maintenance across HAS airports. You will manage asset care, incident response, and coordination with ICC and emergency services to ensure opening-day readiness and asset longevity.

The role requires supervisory experience, knowledge of maintenance management systems, and adherence to FAA Part 139 requirements; strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in operations and/or maintenance of a large facility.
• Specialized training beyond high school in relevant area or trade.
• Valid Texas driver’s license may be required and compliance with City policy on driving.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs daily operational activities of maintenance sections to meet workload demands.
• Issues work assignments and materials; inspects progress to ensure schedules and specifications are met.
• Tracks work orders, materials, and hours in the EAMS/CMMS system; responds to incidents.
• Assists with airport emergencies and incidents; coordinates with maintenance shops and contractors.
• Monitors budgets and resources; supports recruitment, performance evaluations, and training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team oriented

Effective communication

Education

18 months training beyond high school

Tools

HXGN EAM

ABS

Excel

OASIS

CMMS software

Job description

Position Overview

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/ Section: Maintenance / ICC Maintenance Dispatch
Workdays & Hours: *Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays (Subject to change)

Purpose of Division

The purpose of the Houston Airports (HAS) Maintenance division is to effectively deliver self-performed, and contracted, maintenance services at each of the three HAS airports. The HAS Maintenance – Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) Group ensures planned and unplanned maintenance activities at the HAS are generated within EAMS and ensures the activities documented in EAMS are accurately assigned to the appropriate insourced and outsourced maintenance shops and contractors.

Purpose of the Position

An Airport Operations Supervisor – Maintenance for the EAMS Group is responsible for supervising the maintenance of various assets at each of the three HAS airports and implementation of incident management and incident response work with other emergency response such as 911 calls, Airside /Landside operation and the Integrated Coordination Center (ICC). The purpose of this position supports our strategic objective of achieving “opening-day” fresh conditions for our airport by prolonging the life and aesthetic beauty of HAS’s owned assets through proper documentation and assignment of work orders and tracking of parts and labor hours in the EAMS. The Airport Supervisor is an advocate for the organization and the employees, ensuring maintenance meets quality standards and is delivered at the defined level of service. This position provides Tier I response to ensure the safe operation of the three Houston Airport System airports.

“Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.”

Airport Operations Supervisor – Maintenance Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily operational activities of the preventative, corrective or scheduled maintenance section of the Houston Airport System to include, mowing, painting, plumbing, repair (gates, signs, fence etc.), herbicide, and maintenance of terminal buildings, pavement, roadways, runways, and taxiways
• Organizes and issues work assignments and materials to meet workload demands
• Inspects and monitors progress of various work crews to ensure compliance with schedules and work order specifications
• Tracks work orders, materials, and hours expended in the EAMS system
• Immediately responds and corrects reported maintenance request that are not compliant with 49 CFR Part 139 or 14 CFR 1542
• Assists with responses to various airport emergencies and incidents
• Verifies materials and spare parts stock level and prepares specifications for requisitions
• Assists with various personnel actions to include interviews and recommendations of potential employees, promotions, counseling, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations
• Trains employees and operate various types of equipment assigned to the section
• Assists in preparing and monitoring budget expenditures to ensure appropriate resources are procured, stored, and accounted for in compliance within approved budget
• May be required to work additional hours during an incident or emergency situation

Working Conditions

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 50 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

Requires specialized training in principles, procedures, practices, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade applicable to the position, which might normally be acquired through at least 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.

Experience Requirements

Two years of experience in operations and/or maintenance of a large facility are required.

License Requirements

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With The Following

• Supervisory experience in commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, performing, preventive maintenance, utilizing a maintenance management system, customer service skills, and who is team oriented
• Experience supervising in a maintenance (scheduled) environment
• Strong knowledge of current FAA FAR Part 139 requirements and familiarity with, HXGN EAM, ABS, Excel, OASIS, as well as other CMMS software is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and collaborate well with others to creatively solve problems and possess sound decision-making is preferred
• Candidates that can obtain All security REQUIRED BADGE ACCESS, INCLUDING CBPACCESS within 6 months from the hire date

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position - YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 22

Pay Grade 22

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.