Assistant Manager Regional Facilities Maintenance - OAK

The Assistant Manager Regional Facilities Maintenance in Oakland, CA (OAK) plays a vital Leadership role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and efficiency of Southwest Airlines’ airport facilities across multiple locations. This position oversees a wide range of operational systems—including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, jet bridges, janitorial services, lease agreements, and safety protocols—while managing a Team of skilled AMFA Technicians and supporting Corporate Facilities Project Managers.

• Organize and evaluate work performed by vendors, contractors, and technicians
• Supervise unionized workforce of technicians, administer workload, create schedules, and assign overtime
• Partner with Labor Administration on matters related to the collective bargaining agreement
• Ensure workshops and tools are clean, organized and inventory control is maintained
• Oversee completion of all maintenance requests, monitor all preventive maintenance, and assist with repairs as needed
• Monitor CMMS system, and organize work performed by technicians and contractors in cities assigned by the Regional Manager
• Conduct station visits and ensure all Corporate Facilities assets and tasks in CMMS are updated, performed effectively and efficiently with the least impact on our Customers' daily operations
• Perform quality control inspections of our facilities, including functionality and condition of mechanical and electrical rooms, restrooms, public areas, roofs, exterior finishes, sidewalks, hold rooms, potable water cabinets, stairwells, and parking areas
• Perform janitorial audits
• Assist with design and construction of all corporate facilities and their ongoing maintenance
• Manage the maintenance and operation of all facilities including implementation of preventive maintenance programs for systematic inspection, service and repair efficiencies, and department personnel supervision
• Communicate with station Leadership on repairs and preventative maintenance
• Train and assist proper procedures and use of our CMMS
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, parking lots, grounds and/or other structures
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services, including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer satisfaction
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Skilled in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Skilled in communicating in an effective and flexible manner by professionally interacting with leaders, peers, technicians, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to resolve conflicts and foster a collaborative team environment

• Competitive health insurance
• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• 401(k) with Company contributions up to 9.3%
• ProfitSharing contribution

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.