Airport Maintenance Supervisor - Airfield

Atlanta, GA, United States

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Salary range: $51,035-$69,132

Posting expires:
October 14, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards

Coordinates and supervises the work of a maintenance crew. Manages operations and supervises preventive maintenance programs and repairs on designated building systems or airport assets to ensure full and productive use of the City's facilities. Performs routine manual duties to support a variety of building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry repairs and maintenance throughout the City's facilities. This is full‑time supervisory work with a small, permanently assigned work group, typically 5-20 staff.

Group may be composed of technical, maintenance or infrastructure workers. Supervision would typically be over a group of employees in the same vocational discipline. Positions at this level are characterized by supervising a small group with the supervisor providing some direct work.

Supervision Received

Normally receives guidance regarding group objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc. but is free to set work methods and individual assignments. This position reports to the Supervisor Senior or Manager.

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Works closely with upper management to develop and implement a preventive building maintenance program for facilities; assists in maintaining records on preventive maintenance.
• Assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the facilities maintenance program.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the completion of work orders pertaining to door and window frames, flooring, plumbing, ceiling panels, hardware, lighting fixtures, electrical apparatus, wiring, alarms, air condition and refrigeration controls, and similar electric and mechanical elements in facilities.
• Provides supervision over specific projects as assigned by the supervisor; ensures compliance with codes and contract terms; assists supervisor in preparing budget estimates; may assist in writing specifications for the projects including labor, materials and overhead.
• Reviews departmental work orders to plan and organize replacement and repair activities, and reviews schedules with supervisor.
• Works closely with supervisor to coordinate, schedule, and supervise the activities of the maintenance crew, and responsible for crew productivity and safety.
• Assigns tasks and conducts inspections to verify work has been completed properly and is performed to Department, local, state, and federal standards; may issue supplies and equipment; ensures adequate supplies are present.
• Assists supervisor in screening and hiring applicants, recommending promotions, transfers, or dismissals.
• Conducts annual inspections with contractors or staff of elevators, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, HVAC systems.
• Recommends equipment and supplies for purchase and maintains an inventory of department owned tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures that waste and byproducts are disposed of according to Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and procedures.
• Ensures protective gear is worn by maintenance crew, i.e., back supports, eye goggles, etc.
• Ensures that new employees are trained properly according to District standards as well as EPA, OSHA, and MSDA standards; may train experienced employees on new machinery, tools, products, proper disposal of waste and byproducts, etc.
• Instructs maintenance personnel in safety procedures and in the safe use of a wide variety of hand and power tools, such as saws, drills, welders, etc.; keeps records of all safety violations and training sessions.
• Responds to requests for emergency repairs.
• Set-up and tears down furniture and equipment for special events or meetings as necessary.
• Inspect facilities and plants; reports safety hazards, illegal entries, and significant repairs needed to Supervisor.
• Monitors and evaluates maintenance crews work skills; tracks data and provides written reports to Supervisor regarding their productivity or effectiveness.
• Attends meetings and training per requirements of the supervisor; remains current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

Decision Making

Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation…