Maintenance Manager-HVAC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Broward County

The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Manager for the Aviation Maintenance Division. This position will supervise the Skilled Trades Supervisors and Maintenance Crew Supervisor to ensure effective implementation of the airports' maintenance program, which includes maintaining the airport terminals, runways, roadways, and systems in accordance with FAA regulations and County policies and procedures in a 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities include decision-making with regard to schedules, project coordination, hiring, and disciplinary action. The employee must be able to work in various locations/environments including offices, warehouses, airport terminals, and on the airfield.

Aviation Department Maintenance Division Staff are all essential positions. At any given time, staff may be required to be on the Airfield, in the Terminals, or in a work environment in which conditions may expose them to weather, humid conditions; smoke, fumes or dust; tight or confined spaces; hazardous materials; or shaking, rocking and or vibrating equipment, loud noise, stairs and ramps, and large moving equipment.

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years in general maintenance preferably HVAC or closely related experience including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with the authority to drive a county vehicle for the duration of the appointment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.

Preferences

• Airfield and Ramp Driving
• Maximo Work Order System experience
• Kronos Timekeeping experience
• Aviation/Airport experience
• HVAC experience
• Advanced certificate specific to one of the Airport related skilled trades: Refrigeration Mechanic, Carpenter, Electrician, Electronic Tech, Plumber, Maintenance Mechanic, Painter
• Airfield Part 139 Inspections
• Specification writing experience

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.

• Directing and managing work projects and personnel
• Assisting the Skilled Trades Supervisors with scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work for maintenance staff.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert assisting the Contract Grant Administrators in developing scopes for master agreements and overseeing regulatory inspections.
• Monitoring and tracking employee records, attendance, sick leave, and annual leave.
• Preparing and presenting maintenance performance reports
• Preparing and administering performance evaluations
• Reviewing and approving requests for P-Card purchases by the Skilled Trades Supervisors.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert assisting the Contract Grant Administrators with equipment specifications for the purchase of major equipment.
• Participating in employee development and human resources activities (hiring and disciplinary action)
• Supporting the Maximo asset management program
• Respond to maintenance emergencies.
• Implement workplace safety policies and standards.
• Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through scheduling of timely inspection and repair.

Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Directs and manages work projects and personnel. Schedules and assigns work for maintenance staff and follows up throughout day to ensure each assignment is complete; meets and follows up with other County employees that may be working on projects or work orders; coordinates daily assignments and oversees all job functions to ensure safe working standards and assigned facility.

Composes and responds to emails, files work orders electronically, monitors and tracks employee records, attendance, sick leave, and annual leave; enters all daily log sheets and facility focus time sheets; prepares and maintains monthly reports; prepares and administers performance evaluations for subordinates.

Performs daily inspection of the grounds and buildings, common areas, depending on assignment may include fences, picnic tables, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, parking lots, and walkways; uses information for the assignment of daily staff assignments.

Assigns work order numbers and retains records to monitor the status of work done by staff and agency, inputs staff work hours daily, approves and updates records daily, and approves timecards for subordinate staff in a timely manner.

Ensures all assigned personnel adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the Agency/Department and Broward County Government.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity

• Decision Quality

• Directs Work

• Plans and Aligns

• Ensures Accountability

• Drives Results

• Communicates Effectively

• Drives Engagement

County Core Values

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.