Manages and supervises a crew responsible for maintaining a 24-hour airport. Maintains and repairs the jetway and systems related to HVAC, electric, fire alarms, lighting, sewer, water and all aspects of commercial building maintenance. Performs skilled trade project management and administrative duties. This position works under limited supervision.
Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
- Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (a $10,000 - 20,000 value)
- PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
- 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
- $500 annual wellbeing incentive
- Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
- Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
Disclaimer:This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.
Performs the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, evaluating, promoting and assigning duties; corrects inappropriate actions or behavior through communication and coaching; initiates discipline or termination as needed; and oversees employees or a group.
Performs complex and general maintenance within the airport terminal. Responsible for fire detection and suppression systems, baggage handling systems, jet bridges and trades related systems. Performs general repairs and remodeling activities. Troubleshoots meters and control circuits, security systems and gates on a wide array of mechanical and electrical devices. Prioritizes projects throughout the facility such as asphalt patching, data center upgrades, revamping fire stations and evaluating all airport properties.
Upholds safety standards and procedures when performing tasks to ensure the safety of the general public, coworkers and self. Utilizes protective clothing and materials when working with fluids and chemicals.
Establishes maintenance work priorities and provides guidance and training on all essential facility-wide systems as needed. Ensures the facility is operational and identifies any potential facility-related risks.
Determines staffing needs, training and evaluation of current staff with a supervisor. Ensures communication on projects and maintenance throughout the building facilities team. Ensures compliance with OSHA, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Writes service contracts for equipment maintenance on assigned systems. Purchases repair parts and equipment. Coordinates contractors and vendors for service and repairs when required. Makes recommendations for facility and equipment upgrades.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Required Knowledge, Experience, And TrainingHigh school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in a supervisory/lead position over a facility or grounds maintenance work crew, a journey-level trade license, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of:; all aspects of facilities maintenance work such as reprogramming and/or downloading of computerized systems, mechanical system repairs, electrical repairs, instrumentation troubleshooting, HVAC systems, etc.; complex safety and security systems; baggage handling systems; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); and computer usage including related software.
Ability to:; research and write service contracts; comply with safety and security measures as required in an airport environment; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And TrainingSix years of experience in a supervisory position over a facility or grounds maintenance crew in a commercial or industrial setting, and a master-level skilled trade license and/or specialty certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Licensing And Other RequirementsValid state-issued driver's license.
Ability to complete airport driver training/certification.
Special RequirementsApplicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working EnvironmentThe work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals. Employees work around baggage handling systems, driveway curbing and moving vehicles such as aircraft tugs and luggage carts.
This position works: Works weekends, holidays, swing and/or graveyard shift schedules.