Facilities Maintenance Manager - Airport

Oshkosh AeroTech; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead a large, complex operation at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), overseeing 150+ facilities and critical HVAC, electrical, plumbing and structural systems.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of facilities maintenance leadership, experience managing contractors, and a proven record in high-demand environments. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer-facing leadership.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of facilities maintenance experience in large, critical facilities.
• Three or more years in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural maintenance.
• Supervisory or management experience leading facilities teams.
• Strong knowledge of major building systems, especially HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and equipment troubleshooting in a large facility.
• Leadership, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain airport security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities maintenance operations, including supervision of site teams and contractors.
• Provide technical leadership across building systems, with focus on HVAC and related equipment.
• Oversee electrical infrastructure and building systems maintenance.
• Direct plumbing and water-system maintenance and related facilities tasks.
• Assess failures and determine internal repair vs. vendor support needs.
• Manage outside contractors and service providers, evaluating scope, costs and completed work.
• Build and develop a high-performing team with a culture of safety and accountability.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure service delivery meets contractual scope.
• Support emergency response and be available outside normal hours when needed.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Team leadership

Contractor management

HVAC system knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Tools

BMS/EMS software

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

Oshkosh AeroTech is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead a large, complex facilities maintenance operation at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This role oversees the maintenance and reliability of 150+ facilities across the airport property, leading a team responsible for critical HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems. The ideal candidate is an experienced facilities leader with strong technical knowledge, exceptional people leadership skills, and experience managing critical facilities in a large, high‑demands environment.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all‑inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead day‑to‑day facilities maintenance operations, including Site Supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, work order execution, staffing, productivity, safety, and contract performance.
• Provide technical leadership across critical building systems, with particular emphasis on HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, air handling and distribution systems, pumps, and building management/control systems.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, transformers, distribution systems, motor controls, emergency lighting, fire alarm, access control, and related building systems.
• Direct plumbing and water‑system maintenance, including domestic water, pumping, sanitary and stormwater systems, drains, fixtures, and fire protection systems.
• Evaluate equipment failures and maintenance issues to determine appropriate troubleshooting, internal repair capabilities, and when specialized vendor support is required.
• Manage outside contractors and service providers, including evaluating proposed scopes of work, technical recommendations, costs, and completed work.
• Build, coach, and develop a high‑performing team while creating a culture of accountability, safety, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key customer‑facing leader, developing strong relationships while ensuring service delivery aligns with contractual requirements and established scope.
• Support emergency response and critical facility issues and maintain flexibility to respond outside normal business hours when operational needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of facilities maintenance experience with demonstrated experience managing critical facilities maintenance services.
• Three (3) or more years of technical experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or structural maintenance.
• Facilities maintenance must be a primary area of professional expertise.
• Previous supervisory or management experience leading facilities maintenance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of major building systems, particularly HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, maintenance priorities, and equipment troubleshooting in a large or complex facility.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required airport security clearance.

Standout Qualifications

• Facilities maintenance leadership experience within a large hub airport or similarly complex, mission‑critical environment.
• Experience with aging infrastructure and complex HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAV/CAV systems, DDC, EMS/BMS, and associated mechanical systems.
• Broad technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building infrastructure.
• Experience leading a multi‑layered workforce that includes supervisors, skilled trades, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex facility issues, assess vendor recommendations, and make sound technical and operational decisions.

Pay Range

$82,900.00 - $134,300.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people‑first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.