Manager, Field Maintenance

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 Manager, Field Maintenance will report to the Director, Field Maintenance and is responsible for managing the day-to-day, multi-operational functions of Field Maintenance activities to ensure that the airport grounds & landscaping, airport painting & markings, snow removal process, and all related equipment are operated and maintained to regulatory and ACAA standards. The incumbent will also lead in administrative and operational capacities to optimize effective operations.

Here is how the Manager, Field Maintenance will help:   

• Plan, coordinate and oversee all maintenance operations and work performed by authority personnel, on-call contractors, and on-site maintenance contractors for all airport grounds, landscaping, airfield operations, airport surface markings, and equipment; 
• Develop, manage, and sustain a high-performance culture that ensures understanding and compliance with ACAA and department policies;
• Manage all field maintenance contracts and purchasing, including snow season materials, ACAA vehicles, and urgent orders for parts, materials, equipment;
• Oversee maintenance on airfield painting and markings in accordance with FAA regulations;
• Partner with Engineering and Construction to review and approve plans for site alterations and determine equipment needs;
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including terminal and landside tenants, cargo facilities, fuel farm operator, contractors and consultants, airlines, FAA, TSA, and ACAA Departments to ensure effective and efficient day-to-day operational activities;
• Ensure that the complaints and issues directed to the field maintenance function from tenants, passengers, airlines, vendors and other ACAA departments are being properly investigated and resolved;
• Review and approve invoices for performance and compliance with contracts;
• Ensure administrative and operational compliance with union contracts;
• Track and analyze system data for trends, reporting and corrective action purposes;
• Supervise, evaluate, coach, mentor, train, discipline and motivate the team;
• Assist in the development of department operating budgets and, where applicable, capital projects; Monitor monthly expenses;
• Prepare periodic reports of department work completed; and
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required. 

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

• Communication - Able to clearly articulate goals and objectives to the team; Listens for understanding first with peers, superiors and subordinates; Listens for understanding first with peers, superiors and subordinates
• Strategic Thinking - Able to problem-solve for short-term (quarterly) challenges to accomplish key goals; Able to develop plans to achieve efficient, on-time results
• Team Leadership - Lead and anticipate the pace and process of change effectively; Drive talent development as a team and individually; Takes accountability for team results; Recognizes and rewards excellence on the team
• Customer Centricity - Motivates team to identify new ways to improve customer experience; Identifies systemic improvements that could positively impact customers

Qualifications

The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.

Preferred requirements to apply for the role of Manager, Field Maintenance are:

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering or business administration from an accredited college or university.  
• 5 years related experience in maintenance supervision of a large complex. Experience supervising a multi-operational and unionized workforce preferred. 
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid 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:  

• Ability to make accurate and sound analysis and evaluations of personnel problems.
• Ability to communicate courteously, tactfully and effectively with union officials.
• Travel up to 5.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to function effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of snow removal operations, building trades, and vehicle repair processes, procedures, best practices, and techniques
• Considerable ability to exercise sound judgment and resourcefulness
• Considerable ability to remain tactful, mature, fair and consistent
• Knowledge of JDEdwards software for entering and managing work orders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to procure and manage consultants / contractors

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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