Job Information
Salt Lake City Corporation Airfield Maintenance Supervisor in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
Airfield Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description:
The Airfield Maintenance Supervisor is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing the daily operations of airfield maintenance personnel, ensuring that maintenance tasks are executed smoothly and efficiently under the guidance of senior management. Key responsibilities include conducting employee training sessions to reinforce established procedures, managing the integration of new hires, and fostering professional development. The supervisor also coordinates maintenance activities across the airfield, roads, and grounds to uphold high standards of upkeep while ensuring the safe and efficient use of specialized equipment. Additionally, this role involves providing leadership to maintenance staff, resolving conflicts, conducting performance evaluations, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of maintenance operations specific to the airport environment. Through these efforts, the Airfield Maintenance Supervisor ensures the operational integrity and safety of the airport's infrastructure.
About the Position:
As an Airfield Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our airfield through effective leadership and management. This position combines the responsibilities of performing essential maintenance tasks with supervisory duties to guide and support the airfield maintenance team.
Required to work non-traditional hours and shift work.
Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close without notice.
Position Hourly Range:
$ 33.40 - $ 37.11
*based on qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Key Responsibilities:
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Assigns the day-to-day work schedules of employees in assigned crew, based on work requests, previously scheduled routine maintenance or on an emergency basis, or as directed by the Senior Supervisor.
Directly supervises all maintenance work in assigned area to ensure completion within necessary time frames. Provides technical assistance as needed. Inspects work in progress and coordinates activities between crews at different sites.
Responsible for routine reports and time records, including timekeeping, labor distribution cards, and daily log used to track maintenance project status and personnel. May utilize computers for equipment monitoring, as a record-keeping tool and/or for report generation.
May assist Senior Supervisor in conducting performance reviews with individuals on a regular and ongoing basis. Solves performance problems in accordance with established guidelines. May initiate rewards, recognition, or disciplinary actions when necessary. Maintains documentation on performance of all employees under his or her supervision. Makes recommendations to Senior Supervisor regarding personnel actions, including performance evaluation, rewards, recognition, disciplinary actions, budgetary matters, equipment needs, etc.
May operate light and heavy equipment as a trainer or in the performance of duties and responsibilities. Ensures all employees under immediate supervision have necessary training.
Works with employees, tenants, in-house staff, the general public and various contractors to ensure smooth accomplishment of maintenance goals and objectives.
Assists with and manages snow and ice removal operations. May supervise operators, patrol areas and monitor field operations. Ensures all designated equipment is ready for operation; coordinates, updates, and posts equipment breakdowns and repairs; ensures all accidents are properly investigated and performs other snow removal functions as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or equivalent plus six years increasingly responsible work experience and training in maintenance related field. Two years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity is also required as part of the six-year requirement. Up to two years of relevant education may be substituted for up to two years of experience
Thorough knowledge of standards, practices, materials, and methods used in airfield, roads, and grounds maintenance. Knowledge of relevant City and State policies and procedures, (FAA and Airport policies and procedures if applicable). Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, and various types of equipment operation manuals.
Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. Some duties may require possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License. Ability to obtain and maintain a red badge.
May be required to obtain State of Utah, Department of Agriculture Noncommercial Pesticide Applicators License.
Knowledge of safety rules and hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with maintenance procedures and involving the operation of maintenance equipment.
Ability to supervise and relate well with the general public, supervisors, and fellow employees. Ability to coordinate a variety of work requests and schedule completion in optimum time frame.
Ability to work rotating shifts which may include days, afternoons, graveyards, weekends and holidays.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Aviation environment experience preferred (if applicable).
Working knowledge of technology and computers with ability to learn appropriate software to plan and organize various programs. Ability to create active functional spreadsheets and prepare reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Required to push, pull, lift or carry medium heavy weights throughout building areas. Moderate exposure to toxic chemicals, heat, hot steam lines, fiberglass dust, noise, and fumes incidental to a stationary engineering environment. Risk of bodily injury is possible under normal conditions.
Stress due to emergency response demands, troubleshooting and the twenty-four-hour maintenance demands in some situations.
Unconventional working hours. Will be subject to callout as specified in the Airports snow removal program or emergency operations.
Additional Information:
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION HOURLY RANGE
$ 33.40 - $ 37.11
*based on qualifications and experience.
DEPARTMENT
Airport
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .
BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:
Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Wellness clinic for employees and their families
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days to start
12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction
VETERAN EMPLOYER:
Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
