Salary: $27.73 - $39.18 Hourly
Location : Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport Custodial Operations, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: AP Bldg & Utilities Supervisor
Department: Airport
Division: AP Administration
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: 1000
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The Airport Building and Utilities Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations across complex commercial aviation facilities. This position oversees skilled maintenance staff and leads the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and operation of HVAC systems, plumbing, mechanical equipment, facility infrastructure, and building improvement projects. Responsibilities include coordinating preventive maintenance programs, responding to operational and emergency maintenance needs, supporting snow and ice control operations, and ensuring uninterrupted facility performance for passengers, tenants, airlines, FAA operations, and airport staff. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership in a fast-paced environment where safety, responsiveness, and infrastructure reliability are essential to daily airport operations.
Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Bargaining Unit: Employee Council
**Posting may close at any time **
Examples of Work Performed
- Plans, organizes, and supervises skilled and semi-skilled workers in a variety of facility maintenance tasks. Utilizes a work order management system to track and schedule facility maintenance.
- Utilizes facility energy management system to regulate and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
- Communicates with tenants, operators, airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), and other airport divisions regarding routine scheduled, non-routine, or emergency systems maintenance.
- Conducts building inspections to determine maintenance requirements for airport facilities. Investigates customer complaints and initiates solutions.
- Prepares written and electronic reports and correspondence.
- Develops equipment and work project specifications for airport facilities. Plans and oversees facility remodel and upgrade projects.
- Directs the development, training, and administration of safety activities for maintenance staff. Develops, directs and oversees preventive maintenance procedures and programs.
- Assists division head in supervising ramp and landside snow and ice control operations. The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Knowledge of modern methods, techniques, and equipment used in facilities maintenance. Knowledge of building systems, roofs and structures.
- Knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment needed to perform building maintenance tasks. Knowledge of the skills required in carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical.
- Knowledge of interior and exterior building finishes.
- Knowledge of Commercial HVAC systems, including chillers and boilers.
- Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance and ability to implement systematic maintenance schedules. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements and provide safety training to subordinate staff.
- Use a computer and maintenance software programs to access, interpret, and record information. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Effectively plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
- Communicate clearly and effectively using company radio and VHF aeronautical radio. Distinguish colors and brightness accurately during day and night conditions.
- Tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with the systems common to commercial facilities.
- Tolerate a work environment that may include jet engine exhaust fumes, inclement weather and windy conditions. Traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladders, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with the maintenance and repair of systems common to commercial facilities.
- Walk on improved or unimproved surfaces up to one mile with ability to bend and kneel.
- Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. with assistance occasionally. Work outdoors when inclement weather conditions are present.
- Work under sound conditions of up to 100 decibels with ear protection.
- Ability and willingness to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations and the public.
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours and holidays during times of critical need.
- Pass required federal security background investigation required by the DHS/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to acquire and maintain airport security identification and access control media.
- Pass required Air Operations Area, and Airport Security Access training.
- Acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training
- Four (4) years of commercial facility maintenance experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
- A valid Driver's License
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
- Graduation from an accredited trade/technical school with an emphasis in commercial facility mechanical systems or HVAC systems.
- A City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman license in a building trade.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience directing maintenance personnel, assigning work, monitoring performance, enforcing safety procedures, and/or coordinating maintenance operations.
- Three years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, rooftop units, pumps, and building automation systems.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing mandatory ten-year background investigation that includes employment, driver's license, security threat assessment (STA), and criminal history records check (CHRC), and pre-employment physical which includes drug screening.
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CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
Have you graduated from an accredited trade/technical school in one of the following:
- Yes, I have graduated from an accredited trade/technical school with an emphasis in commercial facility mechanical systems.
- Yes, I have graduated from an accredited trade/technical school with an emphasis in HVAC systems.
- I have graduated from an accredited trade/technical school, however my emphasis is not from any of the above.
- No, I have not graduated from an accredited trade/technical school.
02
I have following years of commercial facility maintenance experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Less than 6 months of experience
- 6 months - 1 year of experience
- 2 - 3 years of experience
- 4 - 5 years of experience
- 6+ years of experience
- I do not have any commercial facility maintenance experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
03
I have following years of supervisory experience directing maintenance personnel, assigning work, monitoring performance, enforcing safety procedures, and/or coordinating maintenance operations.
- Less than 6 months of experience
- 6 months - 1 year of experience
- 2 - 3 years of experience
- 4 + years of experience
- I do not have any supervisory experience directing maintenance personnel, assigning work, monitoring performance, enforcing safety procedures, and/or coordinating maintenance operations.
04
I have following years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, rooftop units, pumps, and building automation systems.
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
- 3 - 4 years of experience
- 5 + years of experience
- I do not have any experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, rooftop units, pumps, and building automation systems.
05
I have a City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman's license in a building trade.
06
I have a valid driver's license:
07
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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