Lead Airfield Maintenance

CLASS SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing the duties of a lead in various airfield and landside maintenance areas. Oversight over multiple disciplines throughout the airport. Other duties include snow removal, department training, and operating heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Monitors job duties of Airfield Maintenance employees to ensure work is done promptly, evaluates and writes employee performance reviews, and assists with new hire processes.
• Responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining department training programs that ensure departmental employees are knowledgeable, skilled, and compliant with all applicable safety regulations, standard operational procedures (SOPs), and other organizational requirements as directed by the management team.
• Oversees and participates in work of subordinates in the various assigned areas.
• Schedules and assigns work orders to subordinates through computerized maintenance management system. Reviews work order entries of subordinates for accuracy and completeness of documentation before closing them.
• Works with leadership team on identifying and requesting parts, equipment, materials and services that are needed for completing work.
• Advises and assists subordinates with difficult maintenance and repair problems.
• Schedules, inspects, and evaluates the work of subordinates.
• Assures proper safety equipment is used and training developed and delivered to ensure safety and efficiency in the department.
• Works with Operations team to issue NOTAMS and proper notifications to tenants for departmental work that is ongoing.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and seven years experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Commercial Driver's License - Class A or B
• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.
• Obtain/maintain position appropriate NIMS & emergency training.
• Basic and Advanced ASOS preferred.
• Certification from International Aviation Snow Academy preferred.
• Operations Management Certificate preferred.
• Obtain and maintain the ability to drive on the ramp and Airfield Operating Area

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Various field maintenance equipment and tools depending on assignment.
• OSHA and FAA regulations.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN:

• Maintaining a variety of maintenance records.
• Safely lifting/pulling loads to work areas.
• Supervisory skills.
• Clearly and effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative, and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
• Pavement repairs and maintenance
• Pavement markings/Part 139 markings
• Landscaping and horticultural practices.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage options. Health Savings