Manager of Airport Maintenance, JFK Airport, Aviation Department

Description About the Role The Manager of Airport Maintenance, JFK will report to the Manager, Physical Plant and Redevelopment and is a vital member of JFK's management team. The selected candidate will be held fully accountable and responsible for providing leadership in directing and managing all aspects of the Airport Maintenance Services Division and for coordinating and cooperating with other airport and agency units to achieve agency goals and drive a world-class customer experience at JFK Airport. Responsibilities The day-to-day responsibilities include: Manage a staff of over 300 field maintenance, management, and clerical employees assigned to one of functional maintenance units: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Asset Management, and Contract Services. Efficiently maintain: Airport physical plant Unit compliance with all applicable codes, rules and regulations Foster and maintain exemplary safe work practices Fulfill and execute the Airport's snow plan and lead snow removal activities such as, overseeing Port Authority snow crew, equipment and material preparedness, snow crew performance, and snow removal contract services Oversee Port Authority asset management systems and manage the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) program goals including ACS (Asset Components and Spare Parts) data structure development and relevant Agency EAM standards and guidelines at JFK. Identify and support Capital and Operating Major Works projects Direct maintenance involvement in capital construction projects and reports Monitor and evaluate performance of subordinate staff and service contractors responsible for providing maintenance services Ensure compliance of established contract management procedures by subordinate staff, managing the division's administrative activities such as budget preparation, preparation of all documents related to board authorization and contract administration, authorization of overtime and expenditures Ensure implementation of the Department's recruitment in diversity plan with respect to vacancies in the unit. Administer Maintenance labor agreements and participate in Maintenance grievance and disciplinary hearings and other related activities Plan and oversee delivery of maintenance services to all Port Authority units, the public, and airport tenants in a manner that maximizes the customer experience Identify, investigate, and resolve complex problems related to the delivery of maintenance services and the operation of the physical plant Respond to airport emergencies and planning and managing maintenance related activities The successful candidate will be on call and must be able to respond to the facility in the event of an emergency without delay on a 24-hour 7 day per week basis (including weekends and holidays).