Position Title:

Assistant Maintenance Director

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Airport Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance operations across three diverse airports: Salt Lake City International Airport, South Valley Regional Airport, and Tooele Valley Airport. This high-impact role ensures the integrity, safety, and continuity of various systems, meeting the ever-growing demands of tenants, customers, and passengers.

About the Position:

As the Assistant Airport Maintenance Director, you will lead and manage a wide range of facilities maintenance operation. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs, managing annual budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Your leadership will be critical in resolving complex issues, optimizing work schedules, and maintaining productive relationships with contractors, airlines, tenants, and various government agencies.

About the Team:

Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to maintaining and enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of Salt Lake City's airport facilities. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and excellence, always striving to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise and leadership will be valued and your contributions recognized.

This position will remain open until September 30th.

Position Salary Range:

$ 118,973 - $ 132,193 annually based on qualifications and experience.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Leads and directs maintenance and operations of the airport facilities and/or warehouse sections. Facilitates work of team members by furnishing information on developments affecting them and their jobs, by seeking and using their input on methods, procedures and system improvements, by making available the facilities, equipment and supplies which allow them to perform their work safely and effectively, and by providing training sufficient to keep pace with the public’s requirements for quality and continuity of service. Selects, evaluates, coaches and counsels reporting managers. Responsible for department safety program.

• Resolves complex issues involving the maintenance operations. Ensures that operations and maintenance of systems comply with federal, state and local regulations to protect the environment and the public.

• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs and ensures maintenance schedules reflect appropriate servicing as well as specialized improvements, as technological charges require.

• Prepares and administers annual budget for division sections. Approaches budget execution from a cost center standpoint, with focus on use of labor, materials and equipment. Understands and monitors the Division’s financial transactions. Ensures appropriate processes, procedures, and policies are in place and followed for all financial transactions.

• Manages maintenance capital improvement program and makes recommendations for other capital improvements in the department.

• Establishes and maintains cost effective work schedules for each cost center; initiates and monitors maintenance schedules for routine and project work. Keeps staff informed on matters impacting achievement of departmental goals.

• Administers warehouse and inventory control system. Makes certain adequate supplies are on hand and in warehouse to supply departmental needs. Orders supplies and authorizes payment for materials necessary for the operations and maintenance of department.

• Serves as a liaison with contractors, airlines, and general aviation tenants, vendors, business community and general public; works with property owners and customers when there are potential difficulties or complaints; and coordinates with federal, state and other local agencies. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with other divisions and City departments.

• Plays major role in departmental Emergency Planning Committee and actual emergencies response.

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Public Administration, Engineering or related field plus eight years work experience in administering and managing maintenance systems; four years of which must have been in an Airport management position. Work experience in maintenance operations may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. AAAE Certification is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration and the ability to implement budget requirements into departmental operations. Knowledge of materials, techniques, equipment, personnel management, and budget accounting associated with civil Airports systems operations and maintenance. Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints, and charts.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form to a wide range of public officials, contractors, engineers, and City employees.

• Thorough knowledge of principles of organization. Management and public administration related to maintenance of a civil airport.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with representatives of public and private agencies.

• Knowledge of computer applications, word processing and computerized maintenance management programs.

• Ability to establish and maintain maintenance programs utilizing sound business management principles.

• Ability to travel to various Airport locations including construction areas.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

  Additional Information:

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$ 118,973 - $ 132,193 annually based on qualifications and experience.

DEPARTMENT

Airport

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.