State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Airport Maintenance General Supervisor (40 Hour) (8753FM)

$39.44-$51.50 Hourly / $3,155.14-$4,119.74 BiWeekly /
$82,349.00-$107,525.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

At the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for supervising airport maintenance employees in the maintenance and betterment of all airport facilities and property.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of a Connecticut Airport Authority Manager or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises the work of Airport Maintenance Crew Leaders, Maintenance Supervisors, Transportation Maintainers and other lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans crew work; establishes and maintains crew procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards; 
  • Coordinates the work of the crew on maintenance, special maintenance and capital outlay work in accordance with FAA and TSA rules and regulations; 
  • Allocates personnel and equipment, determines and reports on materials required; 
  • Coordinates all airfield maintenance operations with airport flight operations; 
  • Arranges through the Airport Authority Manager for the furnishing of, or the release of rented equipment; 
  • During winter storms advises, directs and coordinates work as directed by the airport operations staff; 
  • Arranges for shifting of equipment where there are breakdowns; 
  • Arranges for required repairs to equipment; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • approved methods of maintaining and improving runways, roads and related drainage structures including snow and ice control and removal; 
  • Knowledge of
    • materials and equipment used in airfield and road maintenance and construction; 
    • first aid; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communications skills; 
  • Ability to
    • lay out, supervise and inspect airfield maintenance work; 
    • utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in airport maintenance or experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment or work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Airport Maintenance Crew Leader or a combination of experience as an Airport Maintenance Crew Leader and a Transportation Maintainer 3.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, to exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

FM 24

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

New job code. Item No. 24-100

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/28/2024
CLASS: 8753FM; EST: 6/29/1942; REV: 7/1/2024;