Maintenance Unit Supervisor, Aviation, (FM-3)

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Maintenance Unit Supervisor (FM3) JFK Airport<br><br>“ This position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve as a key member of the Field Maintenance Supervisory team at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The successful candidate will lead a diverse group of maintenance technicians, overseeing day-to-day airfield and landside maintenance operations in support of Port Authority priorities and standards. No two days are the same, as the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the 5,000-acre aviation asset that is John F. Kennedy International Airport – one of the world’s most critical transportation hubs.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong>Under the direction of the FM-4 Maintenance Unit Supervisor (MUS) or a higher-level supervisor the selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of paving mechanics and general maintenance staff . During work shortages or staff absences, the selected candidate may be required to assume the duties of an FM-3 Maintenance Unit Supervisor. The successful candidate must demonstrate technical proficiency in one or more skilled trades, along with a working knowledge of general maintenance operations.<br><br><ul><li> Supervise skilled, semi-skilled, and contract staff engaged in paving/masonry, unit maintenance and regulatory activities. </li><li> Plan, schedule, coordinate and control paving/masonry-related maintenance projects. </li><li> Provide technical direction and expertise across paving, masonry, bricklaying, fenc ing , road closures and associated maintenance functions . </li><li> Estimate, schedule and determine work methods and ensure efficient competent completion of assignments. </li><li> Ensure assigned personnel achieve required performance standards while maintaining full compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and labor requirements . </li><li> Administer applicable union contract provisions and absence control policies. </li><li> Direct ly oversee routine maintenance, work orders, regulatory compliance work , emergency repair and response operations. </li><li> Instruct personnel in the proper operation, maintenance, deployment, limitations of special-purpose vehicles and equipment. </li><li> Ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) , establish safety protocols to maintain worker and worksite safety. </li><li> S upervise inspections of facility assets, evaluate asset conditions, and report deficiencies or required corrective actions to supervisory staff. </li><li> A ssess manpower, materials, equipment necessary for the completion of assigned work. </li><li> Supervise, assist, and direct staff during emergency and after-hours operations as required. </li><li> Respond to routine requests from facility tenants and aids in accordance with established procedures and best management practices. </li><li> Review and interpret contract drawings and specifications related to the execution and completion of assigned maintenance activities. </li><li> Assume the duties and responsibilities of other Maintenance Unit Supervisors when required due to operational needs. </li><li> Assist in the development, review, and revision of unit maintenance routines and schedules. </li><li> Modify work schedule to complete job assignments. </li><li> Supervise snow removal and other weather-related or emergency response activities. </li><li> Coordinate, schedule, and deliver training in compliance with federal, state, local, and agency requirements for new hires and assigned personnel. <br><br></li></ul>Additional Information<br><br>Further details will be provided by Human Resources Department at the time of the offer.<br><br>The successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint-based Criminal History Check as mandated by 49CFR 1542 and will be required to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) ID card with DR-2 Airfield Driving and escort privileges.<br><br>The selected candidate is required to participate in the Airport Snow Removal Program and must be able to respond to other emergency activities on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis.<br><br>B Shift: 6am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday; Shift rotates to night shift among other FM3.<br><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications<br><br></strong>Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:<br><br><ul><li> Must have three (3) years of full-time, paid maintenance work experience, with one (1) year of paid full-time supervisory experience. </li><li> Must possess a valid driver’s license. </li><li> High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required. </li><li> All applicants that meet the above qualifications and have been selected for an interview, must also be qualified on a Port Authority Entry-Level Assessment (ESA) test prior. This test assesses supervisory skills and will be administered virtually. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Desired Qualifications<br><br></strong>Ideal candidates will present the following profile:<br><br><ul><li> In depth knowledge of aeronautical and landside areas on the facility. </li><li> Familiarity with key airport stakeholders around the facility. </li><li> Demonstrated knowledge of the CMMS system and its use to accomplish Preventative, Corrective, and Emergency work, including scheduling, work order updating, and labor management. </li><li> Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external staff. </li><li> Demonstrated experience with the use of personal computers, including the Microsoft Office suite of tools: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc. </li><li> Knowledge of snow removal functions at an airport facility. <br><br></li></ul>Selection Process<br><br>The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.<br><br><strong>Compensation & Benefits<br><br></strong>The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.<br><br>Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.<br><br><strong>How To Apply<br><br></strong>Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.<br><br>Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.<br><br><strong>About The Port Authority<br><br></strong>Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer<br><br></strong>The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br><br>It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.<br><br>Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .<br><br>The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

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