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The ACAA’s Maintenance Supervisor will report to the Manager of Facilities

Maintenance and assumes responsibility for supervising facilities personnel, ensuring that all buildings on the airport complex and other airport-related facilities, infrastructure, and equipment are maintained in operational condition.

Here is how the Maintenance Supervisor will help:  

• Supervise maintenance work in all airport facilities and buildings including the airfield and all associated equipment locations.
• Supervise all trade groups including Engineers, Electricians, Plumbers, Electronic Technicians, Carpenters, Painters and Trowel trades.
• Respond to all maintenance related emergency calls.
• Communicates effectively with other airport authority departments, airlines, and tenants on maintenance-related issues.
• Support preventative maintenance programs on all assets and equipment.
• Support CMMS work orders to initiate and track preventive maintenance work.
• Oversee maintenance contracts to ensure quality and compliance.
• Supervises and participates in the investigation, trouble shooting, and repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Meets with tenants, airlines, and vendors to review all maintenance issues and maintain exceptional customer relationships.
• Participate and provide input while drafting new specifications for maintenance contracts.
• Directs projects from inception to completion.
• Participates in toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings and is involved in all other aspects pertaining to safety.
• Develop and implement employee work schedules and approving overtime in accordance with union contracts.
• Conduct daily inspections of the facilities and maintenance work/job sites to ensure compliance with organizational and departmental safety initiatives.
• Supports the Airlines Services Maintenance Department.

The successful candidate for the role of Maintenance Supervisor will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Listens to feedback; Provides clear direction to team; Communicates key Authority messages in a timely and clear manner
• Strategic Thinking - Understands how team execution contributes to Department goals; Has insight to identify short-term risks to key goals
• Team Leadership - Fosters continuous improvement and open dialogue; Creates an environment for teamwork; Rewards excellence and coaches to improve underperformance
• Customer Centricity - Demonstrates deep understanding of customer needs; Prioritizes customer experience in each interaction

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Maintenance Supervisor are:

• Five (5) years of experience in a union environment as a maintenance supervisor or foreman overseeing maintenance and/or construction trades in a multi-building complex or public works department within the past 10 years preferred.
• Plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC experience preferred.
• Technical school training or certification from a trade school preferred.
• Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.  Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases: 

• Work effectively with union employees and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and trade groups responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with airlines, tenants, contractors, and all employees.
• Ability to understand and use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Policies and processes of general management, administration, and supervision.
• Knowledge of the Building Automation System (BAS).
• Knowledge of union contracts and disciplinary procedures.
• Supports and oversees Pittsburgh International Airport layout and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures, application, and requirements.
• Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment can vary from moderate to loud. This position may be assigned to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and will also be required to be on-call. This is a 24/7 work site and will require working all three shifts.

Medical Examination

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority’s examining physician.

Drug Testing

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening.  Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

Pre-Employment Investigation

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

Caring for Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine. 

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.