Assistant Manager, Maintenance (EWR)

Maintenance Newark, New Jersey

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Description

Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Role

 

The Aviation Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is currently seeking an Assistant Manager of Airport Maintenance to help support the day-to-day operations and oversee the implementation of facility maintenance practices at Newark Liberty International Airport.

 

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the coordinated planning, implementation, and supervision of operational preparedness and emergency response efforts, including severe weather, security incidents, AirTrain shutdowns, power outages, aircraft emergencies, construction-related closures, and airport enhancement projects.
  • Assist in the preparation, review, and updating of Emergency Operating Procedures, including the facility’s Snow Plan.
  • Host daily Airport Operations Center (AOC) calls on designated weekends and represent the Maintenance Division during daily AOC calls throughout normal business hours.
  • Participate in the airport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to maintain essential communications, coordinate response efforts, and facilitate the restoration of normal operations during severe weather and other unplanned disruptions.
  • Provide operational support during emergencies and irregular operations, including occasional off-hour and weekend assignments as needed.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Aviation Management, Transportation Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university Experience preparing and analyzing financial data or utilizing other management reporting tools.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Peoplesoft and Outlook
  • At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation, engineering, transportation, maintenance, or related fields in a large in complex operating environment
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to obtain SIDA Clearance
  • Available to answer or respond to facility emergencies (including snow related emergencies) outside of standard business hours (as required).

 

 

Desired Qualifications

 

  • Any experience using Budget PRO or SAP
  • Any experience with PeopleSoft
  • Knowledge of airport or facility maintenance operations with noted experience in any of the following trades: Mechanical – familiarity with HVAC and fire protection life safety systems; Structural – familiarity with paving, structural integrity, snow removal, etc.; Electrical – experience with high tension, large power loads and comm systems; Environmental - familiarity with state regulations, storm water, air emissions and spill response. High level understanding Annual FAA inspections, Quality Assurance Division audits.
  • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management information systems with a focus on optimizing the performance of maintenance systems
  • Familiarity in negotiation and conflict resolution related to labor agreements, disciplinary procedures and consensus building to achieve agency goals
  • Demonstrated superior interpersonal skills, with an ability to foster good teamwork and cooperation with other Port Authority staff and operating units, tenants, contractors, passengers, and the public
  • Experience in budget/estimate development/management or procurement contract development and administration
  • Familiarity in areas such as Facility Management or Asset Management

 

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

 

 

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:​

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.​ Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.​

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:​

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Minimum: $106,392 Midpoint: $138,297   Maximum: $170,222

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In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.

 

 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority. Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected]. The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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