Airport Field Unit Leader – Field
Description CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 8/22/2025AIRPORT FIELD UNIT LEADER – FIELD (OPEN)FILING O FAPPLICATION:Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025.SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $23.77 – $30.68 per hour.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONWRITTEN EXAMINATION: The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification. (100% of final grade}Examples of Duties DUTIES Under direction, supervises maintenance and repair work on airport equipment, facilities, and buildings. Assists with assignment of work. Orders equipment and supplies. Manages work orders for appropriate sections. Supervises maintenance workers who provide labor for maintenance operations for summer and winter tasks on runways, taxiways, ramps, and airport-owned facilities. Monitors and inspects crews, job sites, and daily work assignments. Assigns work tasks and completes Alternative and Online Dispute Resolutions. Communicates with Control Tower. Operates computers utilizing standard and customized software packages. Oversees Work with HVAC systems including hot water boiler operations, air handles, rooftop AC and HV units as well as work on sanitary pump station. Supervises and performs work with shop floor equipment such as metal brake, band saw, metal shear, etc. Works with all hand and power tools used in the maintenance field. Interprets mechanical blueprints and plumbing isometric drawings. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Valid High School Diploma or GED required. Valid State of Ohio Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License required. One year of supervisory experience as well as experience with work-order management system (WEBTMA) is preferred. Must successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10 year fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment. Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds. Must be able to work any shift assignment and overtime during the snow season. FIELD – Two years of supervisory experience in ground maintenance or general operations experience required. (Substitution: Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or related field may substitute for experience.)Supplemental Information NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.RESIDENCY CREDITIn accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
- A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCEVeterans’ preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans’ credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability.NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion. The City’s guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
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