Job Description

About us:

Welcome aboard the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority team, where our work environment resembles a well-oiled aviation crew. As operators of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, we connect central and eastern North Carolina to people and places that matter the most, serving 14.5 million passengers in 2023 and supporting over 85,000 local and regional jobs with a $17 billion annual economic impact. Here, accountability and collaboration are our navigational beacons, guiding us through every task with precision and teamwork. Picture yourself as a vital member of our crew, each role crucial to ensuring smooth operations and safe passage for all. Like a pre-flight checklist, we take workplace safety seriously, conducting thorough pre-hire drug, background, and fingerprint checks to ensure a secure environment for every team member. Whether you're stationed indoors, orchestrating behind the scenes, or outdoors, feeling the rush of the runway, you'll find a supportive atmosphere where your contributions make a real difference. We are committed to delivering excellent airport services, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled customer service, earning a Top Five ranking in passenger satisfaction among large North American Airports in a 2023 J.D. Power survey. At RDU, we believe in investing in our people with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including professional growth and development opportunities. Join us in this high-flying adventure where accountability, collaboration, and safety are the wings that propel us toward success—watch your career soar with RDU!

About You:

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous  learning  will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering  integrity  ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your  respect  for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to  excellence  in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your  team  spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

About the Role:

Are you a seasoned maintenance professional who knows how to keep systems running and teams aligned? We’re looking for a Field Maintenance Supervisor to take the lead in maintaining the vital infrastructure that keeps our airport ready for action—day or night, rain or shine.

Think of this role as the Crew Chief of the Airfield: You’ll plan, organize, and supervise skilled mechanics handling everything from airfield lighting and electrical systems to domestic water, wastewater, and grounds maintenance. Your team will be the boots on the ground, and you’ll be the one steering the ship—making sure repairs are safe, efficient, and done right the first time in our always-on, 24/7/365 operation.

If you know what it takes to keep complex systems humming, thrive under pressure, and take pride in leading a dependable, skilled team—this is your flight path to impact . The position is scheduled for night shift, which runs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Hiring Range

• Maximum – Based on Qualifications and Experience 
• Minimum - $31.53 hourly

What You’ll Do:

• Maintains the grounds, airfield, and landside to ensure the grass, pavement markings, security fence, runways, taxiways, and roadways are safe for travel, including removal of debris.
• Oversees runway rubber removal process, friction testing, snow removal on airfield and roadways, recycle and collection and pavement repair.
• Maintains plumbing complex, including outside water and sewer infrastructure, lift stations, plane wash, hydrant flushing program, irrigation pump house, read water meters, fire hydrant maintenance and repairs and triturator.
• In close coordination with Human Resources, hires and manages maintenance workers. Conducts interviews, assigns work orders, provides schedule, provides coaching and mentoring, evaluates work performance, provides training; and takes disciplinary action, as needed.
• Assists with the development of maintenance policies and procedures.
• Supervise work of contractors
• Responds to emergencies and urgent situations.

Working Shift

• The position is scheduled for night shift, which runs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

What You Need:

Education:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

Preferred

• Associate degree or Journeyman level certification  

Experience:

Required:

• 5 years of experience in building construction/maintenance trades

Preferred:

• 5 years of Supervisory experience in a maintenance trade  

Licenses or Certifications:

Required:

• CDL class B License (or ability to obtain within 9 months)

Preferred:

• NC Pesticide License
• Collection 1 and/or 2 Certifications

 

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Outdoor, Gangs, Shift work, Night shift,

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