MAINTENANCE MANAGER (AVIATION-HVAC, Electronics, & Mechanical)
Salary
$70,307.14 - $112,209.06 Annually
Location
Aviation Maintenance, 3400 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414502
Department
Avi Air Ops Facilities Maint
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Veterans Preference Notice
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Maintenance Manager - HVAC, Electronics, & Mechanical.
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME
2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
General Description
Manages a maintenance crew in the construction, maintenance and repairs of County owned facilities - Aviation.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years in general maintenance or closely related experience including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License and other relevant Licenses based on the area of assignment.
Preferences
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.
Ability to obtain and maintain Airfield non-movement area driving privileges.
All Aviation Maintenance Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends and emergencies) in support of operational needs in a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) days per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.
All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.
The employee must be able to work in various locations/environments including office, warehouse, airport terminals and the airfield.
Aviation Department Maintenance Division Staff are all essential positions. At any given time, staff may be required to be on the Airfield, in the Terminals, or in a work environment which conditions may expose them to weather, humid conditions; smoke, fumes or dust; tight or confined spaces; hazardous materials; or shaking, rocking and or vibrating equipment, loud noise, stairs and ramps, and large moving equipment.
SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Directs and manages work projects and personnel. Schedules and assigns work for maintenance staff and follows up throughout day to ensure each assignment is complete; meets and follows up with other County employees that may be working on projects or work orders; coordinates daily assignments and oversees all job functions to ensure safe working standards and assigned facility.
Composes and responds to emails, files work orders electronically, monitors and tracks employee records, attendance, sick leave, annual leave; enters all daily log sheets and related time sheets in work management software; prepares and maintains monthly reports; prepares and administers performance evaluations for subordinates.
Performs daily inspection of grounds, buildings and common areas which may include fences, park structures, parking lots, walkways; using inspections to assign daily staff tasks, depending on area of assignment.
Assigns work order numbers and retains records to monitor status of work done by staff and agency, inputs staff work hours daily, approves and update records daily and approves time cards for subordinate staff in a timely manner.
Ensures all assigned personnel adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the agency and Broward County Government.
Performs related work as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role is also responsible for managing all sections of the Maintenance Division as required ensuring work aligns with operational needs and the maintenance requirements of the entire airport complex, including HVAC, Electronics, and Mechanical.
Provide coordination and supervision to skilled trades supervisors and labor crew to implement the airports maintenance program, which includes maintaining the airport terminals, runways, roadways, and systems in accordance with FAA regulations, County and Federal Code and Compliance regulations and County policies and procedures.
Inspects construction projects performed under contract for compliance with specifications and reviews plans and specifications for future development and construction.
Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports; attends meetings and conferences concerned with code enforcement and enforce provisions of the Florida Statute 399 and related regulations.
Develop and administer the preventative maintenance program for all airport facilities, systems, and assets.
Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others involvement.
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Confirms mutual agreement on accountabilities, fostering strong coordination and minimizing duplicated efforts. Communicates delays or problems early so others can manage their own work schedules effectively.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others, providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others comments. Creates rich documents and reports.
Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Readily includes people and ensures their efforts are recognized; seeks to learn from their success. Ensures that people understand exactly why the work is important and meaningful.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, AI created, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. All Information must be included in your application and be verifiable. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications?
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How many years of general maintenance or closely related experience do you possess? (Information must be included in your application and be verifiable)
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How many years of lead work/supervisory experience do you possess? (Information must be included in your application and be verifiable)
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What is the highest level of education that you possess?
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Drivers License?
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Are you willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays?
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Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation?
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As a Maintenance Manager, you are asked to coordinate a project which crosses all trades and requires various Skilled Trades Supervisors to work together. How would you coordinate the work to ensure success?
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An employee approaches you with a complaint about a Supervisor who is under your direct supervision. How would you handle the situation?
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In this position, you will be required to interact with airport customers, tenants, contractors, county Agencies as well as other staff. Please describe your management style and demonstrate a use of effective communication.
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Choose the following that you possess. (Information must be included in your application and be verifiable)
Required Question
Employer Broward County
Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers