FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight. 

Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.

Job Summary

The ACAA’s Maintenance Supervisor will report to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance and assumes responsibility for supervising facilities personnel, ensuring that all buildings on the airport complex and other airport-related facilities, infrastructure, and equipment are maintained in operational condition.

Here is how the Maintenance Supervisor will help:   

• Supervise maintenance work in all airport facilities and buildings including the airfield and all associated equipment locations. 
• Supervise all trade groups including Engineers, Electricians, Plumbers, Electronic Technicians, Carpenters, Painters and Trowel trades.
• Respond to all maintenance related emergency calls.
• Communicates effectively with other airport authority departments, airlines, and tenants on maintenance-related issues.
• Develops preventative maintenance programs on all assets and equipment. 
• Develops CMMS work orders to initiate and track preventive maintenance work. 
• Oversee maintenance contracts to ensure quality and compliance. 
• Supervises and participates in the investigation, trouble shooting, and repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. 
• Meets with tenants, airlines, and vendors to review all maintenance issues and maintain exceptional customer relationships.
• Participate and provide input while drafting new specifications for maintenance contracts.
• Directs projects from inception to completion. 
• Participates in toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings and is involved in all other aspects pertaining to safety.
• Develop and implement employee work schedules and approving overtime in accordance with union contracts. 
• Conduct daily inspections of the facilities and maintenance work/job sites to ensure compliance with organizational and departmental safety initiatives.
• Supports the Airlines Services Maintenance Department.  

The successful candidate for the role of Maintenance Supervisor will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Listens to feedback; Provides clear direction to team; Communicates key Authority messages in a timely and clear manner
• Strategic Thinking - Understands how team execution contributes to Department goals; Has insight to identify short-term risks to key goals
• Team Leadership - Fosters continuous improvement and open dialogue; Creates an environment for teamwork; Rewards excellence and coaches to improve underperformance
• Customer Centricity - Demonstrates deep understanding of customer needs; Prioritizes customer experience in each interaction

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Maintenance Supervisor are:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years minimum maintenance supervisory experience in a union environment supervising construction trades in a reasonably sized multi-building complex preferred.
• Plumbing & HVAC experience preferred. 
• Technical School Training or certification from a Trade School is preferred, and
• Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.  Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:  

• Work effectively with union employees and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and trade groups responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with airlines, tenants, contractors, and all employees.
• Ability to understand and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). 
• Policies and processes of general management, administration, and supervision.
• Knowledge of the Building Automation System (BAS). 
• Knowledge of union contracts and disciplinary procedures 
• Pittsburgh International Airport layout and infrastructure
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures, application, and requirements.
• Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
  • ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
  • When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
  • ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits. 
• Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport. 

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader. 

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability. 

PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.

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