City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Airport Systems Maintenance Coordinator

Under limited supervision, this position plans, coordinates work, and leads personnel in the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of airport systems and operational needs of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) facilities and infrastructure.

1. Coordinates, plans, organizes, and leads crews in the completion of assigned work orders including making materials ready, performing quality inspections, preparing system outage requests, preparing as-built mark-up, and other tasks as necessary.
2. Performs field and facility investigations and inspections to ensure maintenance, construction, and repairs activities comply with all governing bodies and jurisdictions having authority, and to assess necessary routine and preventative maintenance needs.
3. Tracks and requests needed trade and construction permits to ensure proper agencies are notified of all construction and maintenance activities.
4. Liaises between the Department of Aviation (DOA) maintenance divisions and AUS stakeholders on maintenance activities and requests.
5. Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, City, and Local regulation, policies, procedures, and ordinances.
6. Monitors budget and ensures maintenance parts are within established budgetary goals; assists with budget preparation and forecasting.
7. Communicates with leadership regarding work order planning and status and other issues as needed.
8. Assists in monitoring Asset Management System (AMS), providing quality assurance review of maintenance and repair activities, and updates the work order database.
9. Assists with performing contract and procurement duties. Recommends major purchases and expenditures; develops specifications for product price and services; monitors contracts and contractor compliance; assists with developing and requisitioning of replacement parts; and assists management in the process of purchasing and retiring surplus capital equipment.
10. Calculates figures and compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, and asset life cycle.

Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

• Knowledge of all governmental regulations such as Transportation Security Administration (TSA), EPA, TNRCC, OSHA, FAA, TCEQ, NEC, FDA, TDLR, and other guidelines governing the regulations addressing the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of commercial airports.
• Knowledge of City of Austin and DOA policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of training and monitoring of assigned work group.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of relational databases for data entry, data queries, and generating reports.
• Knowledge of city practice and procedures.
• Skill in reading plans, maps, drawings, and equipment schematics.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to use conflict management.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manufacturer manuals, and as-built mark-ups as necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, tenants, and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and discussions with diverse groups.
• Ability to lead others effectively.

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in diagnostics, repair, testing, maintenance, or installation of equipment and systems, including two (2) years of experience which were in the Aviation industry.

Valid State of Texas Class C Driver License.