San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Manager who is motivated to shape the future of this Airport. The Maintenance Manager position is for a dynamic individual with a proven track record in facilities management within a campus environment, who excels at leading, communicating, and interacting with diverse staff while providing sophisticated building management administration skills. This position is located in the Facilities and Engineering Division that is responsible for 24×7 coverage to meet the business needs of our business partners. Under the direction of the Building Management Administrator, this position is responsible for performing work of considerable difficulty including planning, organizing, and directing the Airport’s comprehensive building, airfield, and grounds management programs. This position is key in providing oversight on the day-to-day operations, management of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and management of resources including staff and required materials.

To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.  This job announcement is posted to close at 11:59 PM on Monday, September 8, 2025. 

The final candidate’s qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in this classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay, which is included in the range below.

The Maintenance Manager salary range is $145,502.50 – $182,345.54 annually.

Qualifications 

Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, engineering, or other related field and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance of public infrastructure features such as landscaping, sewers, streets, traffic control or related areas, including two (2) years of supervision experience at a level equivalent to Maintenance Superintendent with the City of San Jose.

Acceptable Substitution
Additional experience in maintenance of public infrastructure features such as landscaping, sewers, streets, traffic control or related areas may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for- year basis. There is no substitution for the two (2) years of supervision experience at a level equivalent to Maintenance Superintendent with the City of San Jose.

Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)
Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required for some assignments.

Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.

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Benefits: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/human-resources/benefits

Internal Number: 202501200