Maintenance Manager - Trades

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Maintenance Manager - Trades

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE MANAGER - TRADES

(OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER)

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Operations and Maintenance Manager vacancies. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will close on Monday , April 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST .

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Large Airports in the J.D. Power 2024 and 2025 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, John Wayne Airport (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California, we currently serve approximately 11.8 million annual passengers. We strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. The County of Orange owns and operates the airport, and the service area includes more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.

As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 nonstop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Eleven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport. It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft, representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited-use general aviation facility.

• Mission: Connecting People, Places, and Opportunities.
• Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values: REACH
  • R espect
  • E nvironmental Stewardship
  • A ccountability
  • C ollaboration
  • H onesty

To learn more about working at John Wayne Airport, click here. To learn more about the County of Orange, click here.

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE DIVISION
The John Wayne Airport (JWA) Facilities Maintenance division is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and safety of all JWA facilities. Facilities include a terminal building with approximately 800,000 square feet of interior space, as well as maintenance of over 500 acres of airfield and parking structures with more than 10,000 parking spaces. In addition to the regular repair and upkeep of these facilities, the Facilities Maintenance Division is also responsible for the JWA's compliance with all local, state, and Federal environmental regulations.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supervising and directing various trades staff (electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, carpenters, painters, equipment operators, facility mechanics, trade helpers, airport maintenance workers, superintendents, etc.). They will be responsible for directing the daily actions of trade supervisors and journey-level employees in an effort to ensure County facilities are maintained in a constant state of readiness. The incumbent shall direct a diverse group of trade staff in the coordination of all assigned work requests to ensure continuity of County Airport Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for the accurate accounting and processing of all parts and materials transactions that support preventive maintenance and maintenance repair project demands.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure all scheduled preventive maintenance tasks are performed as directed using the preventative maintenance system
• Coordinate departmental resources in support of prioritized client and maintenance requests as outlined by the planning manager
• Manage a diverse team of skilled tradespeople
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate skilled trades staff (e.g., electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, carpenters, painters)
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and special projects
• Review and approve estimates, scopes of work, and project timelines
• Prepare budget, labor hours, material usage, and procurement of tools, supplies, and equipment
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and long-term asset plans
• Respond to emergencies, equipment failures, and urgent maintenance issues
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, inspections, and compliance documentation
• Train, mentor, and support staff development, including certifications and safety training
• Hire, complete performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Recommend improvements to processes, equipment, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with union representatives, address grievances, and support fair and consistent application of union requirements
• Review, verify, and approve employee timesheets

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience leading and/or managing a large facilities maintenance team in a campus, airport, or manufacturing facility setting, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, facilities management, construction management, engineering, environmental management, or a directly related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

A Master’s degree or higher in business, public administration, facilities management, construction management, engineering, environmental management, or a directly related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

In addition, the ideal candidate will also possess knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Experience & Knowledge | Maintenance Management

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a large facilities maintenance team within the public sector or a similar environment
• Ability to plan, assign, direct, and coordinate a variety of functional specialties with overlapping work areas
• Align the organizational objectives with the employees' skills, competency requirements, development plans, and the delivery of results
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks in a timely and safe manner, along with a strong understanding of the importance of organization and planning to effectively allocate resources for preventive maintenance, tenant requests, and maintenance and repair project demands
• Knowledge and ability to work with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Knowledge of building systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, structural)
• Understanding of CALOSHA and other safety regulations
• Working knowledge of union environments, collective bargaining agreements, and labor relations practices

Relationship Building | Interpersonal Skills

• Collaborate with other public and private agencies to provide preventative maintenance where needed
• Develop and communicate clear team goals and roles, and provide a level of guidance and management
• Maintain positive and constructive internal and external relationships through staff development
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of an organization in various settings (team meetings, client follow-up, executive meetings, etc.)

Leadership | Management Skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  
• Provide guidance, training, and direction to all trades staff (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, metalsmiths, locksmiths, mechanics, etc.)
  
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, peers, subordinates, key stakeholders, and executives
• Motivate staff to promote productivity and efficiency
• Inspire the team toward a common vision and foster trust and ethics

Problem Solving | Analytical Skills

• Knowledge and experience in identifying problems, solving them, acting decisively, and showing good judgment
• Involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources
• Analyze all aspects of financial and operational performance and prepare recommendations to management for use in making critical financial decisions
• Commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment and analysis

Oral & Written Communication

• Ability to conduct follow-up surveys with trade supervisors to determine the effectiveness of preventive maintenance efforts and make recommended adjustments to the preventive maintenance scope and cycles
• Communicate technical and complex information in a clear and concise manner to a wide variety of audiences
• Ensure that stakeholders have current and accurate information
• Write clear and concise, composing informative and convincing memos, emails, letters, reports, and other documents
• Communicate using modern technologies, such as conducting community outreach via social media platforms and hosting public meetings virtually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to view the minimum qualifications and physical requirements for the Operations and Maintenance Manager position.

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
Employees must clear a background check, which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check, and Security Threat Assessment (STA) check. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment. Airport Access Badge must be maintained and renewed every two (2) years.

LICENSE REQUIRED
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license, Class C or higher, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security Clearance is required by date of appointment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen applications and supplemental responses for qualifications that meet minimum qualifications, are highly desirable, and are most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the assessment step.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.

Eligible List | Score Groups
Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Michelle Bocicor at [email protected] or (949) 252-5174.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,684.80 - $146,390.40 Annually