Building Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: $53,465.10 - $65,742.82 Annually
Location : 10223 JOHN SAUNDERS RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01354
Department: Aviation
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary


Under direction, is responsible for planning and directing the building maintenance activities for a department. Administrative responsibilities include budgeting, purchasing, maintaining inventories, work order processing, and monitoring service contracts. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
10223 John Saunders Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216

Work Hours Monday - Friday

2nd shift 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
OR

3rd shift 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises maintenance personnel in custodial or trade related services.
• Plans and schedules various job assignments with subordinates.
• Prepares purchase specifications for equipment and materials.
• Inspects facilities and work in progress.
• Coordinates with vendors to complete service contract work.
• May evaluate and make recommendations on new cleaning products and materials.
• Provides proper training and information to subordinates.
• Inspects equipment and maintains adequate stock of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains and inventories tools; assigns tools as needed, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing 20 pounds.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Five (5) years of experience in building maintenance, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.
• Must successfully pass all background investigations and maintain a current security identification badge.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records check conducted by Aviation upon employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Facilities Management, Building Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in facilities or building maintenance within a complex, high-traffic environment such as an airport, transportation hub, hospital, or large commercial facility.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience overseeing maintenance personnel in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Experience managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Experience overseeing contractors and service providers in secure and restricted areas, including compliance with badging and security requirements.
• Experience preparing reports, tracking maintenance metrics, and supporting budget planning for facilities operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
• Strong working knowledge of airport-related building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire/life safety systems, jet bridges, escalators/elevators, baggage handling systems (BHS), and building automation systems (BAS).
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, FAA, TSA, and local building and fire codes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work activities with airport operations, airlines, tenants, contractors, and vendors to minimize operational disruptions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond effectively to emergencies, outages, and time-sensitive operational issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical manuals related to airport infrastructure.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all trade procedures used in the maintenance and repair of facilities.
• Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used in the building maintenance trade.
• Knowledge of principles of stock control.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Knowledge of safety measures associated with the building maintenance trade.
• Knowledge of basic electronics and computerized maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of landscaping and sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of acquisition of permits for construction work.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and construction diagrams/designs.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside environment with possible exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, chemicals, confined spaces and uneven grounds.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02


Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04


What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05


How many years of experience do you have in building maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

06


How many years of supervisory experience do you have in building maintenance?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 Years
• 5 years +

07


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08


Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

09


Select any of the following items you have at least 5 years of experience with:

• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• ALCMS/SMGCS Systems
• Series circuits
• Airfield lighting systems and equipment
• High and low voltage electrical systems in a commercial or industrial setting
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Systems
• Motor Control Systems - water pump monitoring
• Motor Control Systems - phase relays
• Motor Control Systems - overload and time delay circuits
• Automatic Transfer Switches - 3 phase 480 volt systems
• Electrical Trade Procedures
• Standby Generators
• Operating Bucket Trucks
• City Electrical Codes
• National Electrical Codes
• None of the above

10


How many years of electrical work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

11


Do you have a license as a journeyman electrician by the City of San Antonio or the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

12


Describe your experience maintaining commercial or industrial buildings. Include the types of systems you have worked on (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, building automation systems, etc.). If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
13


Describe your approach to supervising, training, and evaluating electrical maintenance staff. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
14


Site the number of years and describe your experience as a supervisor or crew leader over maintenance staff. Include the number of employees supervised, shift coverage, and performance management. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
15


Describe a time you were responsible for managing the workload of a 24/7 operation. Tell us about the most challenging workplace emergency you had to respond to regarding maintenance. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
16


Describe a time you introduced a process improvement in your workplace. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
17


I acknowledge that I must successfully pass all background investigations and maintain a current security identification badge.

• I acknowledge

18


I acknowledge that I must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

• I acknowledge

19


I acknowledge that I must pass and maintain the yearly Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records Check upon employment. I further understand that if the Department receives any negative information on my background that prohibits me from meeting requirements for the position, my employment will be terminated and I will be compensated for the hours worked.

• Yes

20


I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question