Maintenance Planner

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is seeking a Maintenance Planner to keep maintenance operations on track at the on-site RDU Campus. Responsibilities include planning preventive maintenance, estimating labor and materials, coordinating contractor services, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

The role requires strong organization, detailed planning, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders to minimize downtime and optimize facilities and systems at the airport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in engineering technology, construction management, facilities management, industrial maintenance, a skilled trade, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure maintenance, including planning, estimating, coordinating, or scheduling maintenance work.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure maintenance, including planning, estimating, coordinating, or scheduling maintenance work.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• NC-CDL Class B License or obtain within 9 months of starting the job.
• North Carolina Class B CDL at time of hire.
• Completion of a maintenance planning, scheduling, reliability, or maintenance management certification program.
• Applicable trade license or certification related to facilities or infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plans and scopes preventive, recurring, corrective, and planned maintenance work orders with detailed estimates.
• Coordinates maintenance-related contract solicitations and evaluates proposals.
• Assists with planning, coordination, and oversight of maintenance-related construction projects and contracts.
• Performs field inspections to verify completion, quality, and compliance with contract specs and safety requirements.
• Coordinates planned maintenance with Maintenance teams, Airport Operations, tenants, and contractors to minimize disruptions.
• Develops cost estimates and supports budget planning for operating and capital expenses.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and documentation for materials and services.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Estimating

Coordination

Scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Job description

Description

About Us:

Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate RDU International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.

About You:

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Planner at RDU Airport Authority, you’ll play a key role in keeping our maintenance operations cleared for takeoff! From planning preventive maintenance to coordinating repairs and projects, you’ll help ensure our maintenance teams have the right tools, materials, and resources in place to get the job done safely and efficiently.

You’ll be the behind-the-scenes flight planner for maintenance activities, developing work plans, estimating labor and materials, coordinating equipment and contractor services, and keeping work orders and schedules on track. You’ll also help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and keep our airport facilities and critical systems operating at their best. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy turning plans into action, your next career destination could be RDU!

Compensation:

• Maximum – Based on experience

What You’ll Do:

• Plans and scopes preventive, recurring, corrective, and planned maintenance work orders, developing detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, contractor services, permits, and other resources necessary for successful completion.
• Coordinates maintenance-related contract solicitations, develops or assists with scopes of work, evaluates proposals within assigned authority, and facilitates timely review and selection of contracted services.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, administration, and oversight of maintenance-related construction projects and contracted services, and backlogs to ensure work is completed in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, and applicable requirements.
• Performs field inspections of contracted and planned maintenance work to verify completion, quality, and compliance with contract specifications, approved scopes of work, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Coordinates planned maintenance and repair activities with Maintenance teams, Airport Operations, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders to minimize operational impacts and disruption to airport facilities and services.
• Develops cost estimates, analyzes anticipated maintenance needs, and provides information and recommendations to support operating and capital budget development and expenditure planning.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and supporting documentation for materials, equipment, contractor services, and other resources required to complete planned maintenance work.
• Performs additional related work as required.

What You Need:

Education:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Associate degree in engineering technology, construction management, facilities management, industrial maintenance, a skilled trade, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Required:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure maintenance, including experience planning, estimating, coordinating, or scheduling maintenance work.

Preferred:

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure maintenance, including experience planning, estimating, coordinating, or scheduling maintenance work.
• Experience performing maintenance planning or scheduling in a complex, multi-facility, industrial, transportation, aviation, utility, manufacturing, or similarly regulated operating environment.

Licenses or Certifications:

Required:

• Valid NC Driver’s License
• Currently possess NC-CDL Class B License or obtain within 9 months of starting the job.

Preferred:

• North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at time of hire.
• Completion of a recognized maintenance planning, scheduling, reliability, or maintenance management certification program.
• Applicable trade license or certification related to facilities or infrastructure maintenance.

Location:

• On-site RDU Airport Campus

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