About the position
The Airport Operations Supervisor - Maintenance for the General Maintenance Service is a critical role within the Houston Airport System (HAS), responsible for overseeing the maintenance of various assets across the three airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Field (EFD). This position plays a vital role in ensuring that maintenance services are delivered effectively, meeting quality standards and operational requirements. The supervisor will advocate for both the organization and its employees, ensuring that maintenance tasks are performed to the highest standards and within the defined service levels. In this role, the supervisor will plan, organize, and direct daily operational activities related to preventative, corrective, and scheduled maintenance. This includes a wide range of tasks such as mowing, painting, plumbing, and repairs to gates, signs, and fences, as well as the maintenance of terminal buildings, pavements, roadways, runways, and taxiways. The supervisor will also be responsible for organizing work assignments, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with work order specifications. Additionally, the supervisor will track work orders and materials using the INFOR system and respond promptly to maintenance requests that do not comply with federal regulations. The position requires the supervisor to assist in various airport emergencies and incidents, verify materials and spare parts stock levels, and prepare specifications for requisitions. The supervisor will also play a key role in personnel actions, including interviewing potential employees, making recommendations for promotions, and conducting performance evaluations. Training employees and operating various types of equipment will also be part of the supervisor's responsibilities. Furthermore, the supervisor will assist in preparing and monitoring budget expenditures to ensure that resources are procured and accounted for in compliance with the approved budget.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and directs the daily operational activities of the preventative, corrective or scheduled maintenance section of the Houston Airport System.
- 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 INFOR system.
- Immediately responds and corrects reported maintenance requests 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 operates 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.
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.
- Two years of experience in Operations and/or Maintenance of a large facility are required, with some Supervisory experience preferred.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
Nice-to-haves
- Supervisory experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, performing preventive maintenance, utilizing a maintenance management system, customer service skills, and team-oriented.
- Experience supervising in a maintenance (scheduled) environment.
- Knowledge of current FAA FAR Part 139 requirements and familiarity with Kronos, HXGN EAM, ABS, Excel, OASIS, as well as other CMMS software is a plus.
- Familiarity with HAS Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS).
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and collaborate well with others to creatively solve problems and possess sound decision-making is preferred.
- International Facility Management Association certifications and/or equivalent military certifications are a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Flexible scheduling options
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee discount programs
