Permanent-Maintenance Group Supervisor, FM -3

Description

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Chief Maintenance Supervisor and the Maintenance Unit
Supervisor, the successful candidate's day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not
limited to supervising the activities of various service contracts, such as cleaning, elevator
and escalator maintenance, trash removal, and extermination. Other duties may include
supervising skilled and semi-skilled staff, and involvement in the Airport Snow Removal
Plan.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain accurate and precise recordkeeping, logs, and documentation pertaining to
  their unit's work.
• Supervise the work of subordinates and train new employees.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish the
  needs of the maintenance unit.
• Respond to emergencies and assess response requirements as it
  pertains to any incident.
• Communicate information to key airport stakeholders responsible for decision
  making during any incident or emergency.

Additional Information

• Further details will be provided by Human Resources Department at the time of the offer.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint-based Criminal History Check as mandated by 49CFR 1542 and will be required to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) ID card with DR-2 Airfield Driving and escort privileges.
• The selected candidate is required to participate in the Airport Snow Removal Program and must be able to respond to other emergency activities on a 24 hour/7 day a week basis, and must be available to work any shift necessary, including weekends and holidays and work overtime as a regular function of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Must have three (3) years of full-time, paid maintenance work experience, with 1 year of paid full-time supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• All applicants that meet the above qualifications and have been selected for an interview, must also be qualified on a Port Authority Entry-Level Assessment (ESA) test prior. This test assesses supervisory skills and will be administered virtually.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

• Ability to coordinate work with other craft groups and to organize several jobs simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise work of subordinates and train new employees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational, managerial and leadership skills.
• Knowledge or ability to learn the FAR 139 Regulations regarding the maintenance airfield operations.
• Maintain a positive attitude and meet the priorities and standards of the agency
• Acquire and maintain a pesticide license.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to learn, the Maximo Maintenance scheduling system and its use to accomplish Preventative, Corrective, and Emergency work, including scheduling, work order updating, and labor management.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external staff.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of personal computers, including the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, MS Teams etc

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Client-provided location(s): Queens, NY

Job ID: Port_Authority-16139982

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-05-20T23:49:45