Manager, Airport Field and Grounds Maintenance

The Port of Portland is hiring a Manager of Airport Field & Grounds Maintenance.

We are seeking an individual that would manage and direct Facilities Maintenance activities including Services, Assets and Systems critical to Airport day-to day operations. You would be responsible for providing leadership for the work groups directly and indirectly supervised. This position would provide management of principal position responsibilities for the following critical systems; Airfield pavements, Airfield unpaved, Landside grounds, stormwater management systems, Landside pavements and parking lots, Irrigation systems.

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule to support both work-life balance and team collaboration. This role CANNOT be performed remotely.

From the Hiring Manager: "From mowing hundreds of acres of grass to stripping aircraft tire rubber from the runways to keeping the road to and from the terminal in top shape, the Field and Grounds Maintenance Manager leads the teams that keep PDX beautiful."

Maintenance Leadership & Operations Management

Service, Asset, & System Management

Budget Management

Capital Project & Emergency Response Coordination

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or Engineering (Civil or Mechanical) or related field.
• Eight (8)+ yearsof technical training in a skilled trade or maintenance function(s) with progressively increasing responsibility and experience within a large maintenance environment.
  • Degree in related field may substitute for experience.
• Two (2)+ years supervising multiple discipline work groups with responsibility for budget and labor issues along with experience in estimating/planning and a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• (Required) Valid Driver's License.
• (Required) Obtain/maintain PDX security badge with both Driver and Movement icons.

• (Preferred) Successfully complete Facility Management Profession (FMP) within two years from date of hire.

Demonstrated Skills (Senior Level):

• Effective communication skill with multiple teams/departments within Aviation regarding maintenance activities, capital projects and associated costs/budget requirements.
• Coordinate work of subordinate employees with customers and other division personnel.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance managers/HR in communicating with labor union representatives, maintenance work groups, operations personnel, contractors, vendors, agencies, and customers to persuade, influence and resolve problems and successfully complete work tasks.
• Technical expertise in discipline of work teams.

Abilities & Competencies:

• (Advanced) Comprehensive understanding of labor relations as it relates to the day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel.
• (Advanced) Comprehensive knowledge of current FAA Part 139 Advisory Circular sections pertaining to maintenance.
• (Senior) In-depth understanding of and skill in applying maintenance management and supervisory practices.
• (Senior) Thorough knowledge of pavement construction, maintenance techniques, equipment repairs, World Class Maintenance definitions and attributes, and best management practices.
• (Intermediate) General knowledge of mechanical, construction practices, maintenance approaches, maintenance materials, inventory management, and maintenance control systems for an established range of maintenance functions.
• (Intermediate) Good understanding of Union contract (including intent and past practice) along with Port/Maintenance policies/SOPs.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of June 15, 2026.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.

3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation on June 26, 2026. Panel Interviews will be held July 6, 2026.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.

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