AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR at Port of Oakland

Position AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Posted 04 Aug 2026
Expired 03 Sep 2026
Company Port of Oakland
Location Oakland | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Oakland, CA

Salary: $10,536 - $13,051 /month

 

Your Port. Your Community. Your Career.

 

When you join the Port of Oakland, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services and programs. The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (“OAK”), and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is one of the top ten busiest container ports in the U.S.; OAK is one of three major commercial airports serving the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. 

 

The Port currently has an exceptional opportunity for an Airport Terminal Services Supervisor. Under direction, the position supervises, inspects, evaluates and directs the work of custodial staff engaged in cleaning and maintaining a variety of Airport facilities. The incumbent efficiently prioritizes, organizes, and directs the activities of a custodial unit including training custodians on best practices, and identifies and reports maintenance needs to ensure all Airport terminal facilities, curbsides and surrounding areas are in a clean, orderly and safe operating condition for all stakeholders. The incumbent ensures all maintenance-related requests are completed in a timely manner. Accomplishes related work as assigned.

 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

 

  • Supervises the activities of an assigned shift of staff engaged in custodial work in Airport terminals; plans, organizes and directs the work of custodial staff. 
  • Conducts field checks of Airport terminal facilities and surrounding areas, including but not limited to curbsides, passenger boarding bridges and ramp areas of building interiors/exteriors daily to ensure they are in clean, safe and proper operating condition; conducts daily assessments of work areas for the completion of inspection reports.
  • Maintains standard of performance and quality of service through routine audits and inspections of passenger and tenant facilities; recommends alternative methods of cleaning, scheduling and/or organizing for improvements to the Superintendent. 
  • Delivers custodial training program through presentations during briefings on a variety of custodial or operational related topics; coordinates with internal and external resources on various topics including but not limited to equipment operation, customer service, efficient methods of cleaning and safety; ensures staff receives all mandatory and recurring training.
  • Enforces work quality and safety standards; recommends or takes action regarding discipline; writes performance evaluations and creates performance improvement plans.
  • Evaluates workflow process and procedures; collaborates and leads staff to implement process and procedural improvements.
  • Makes recommendations on the procurement of custodial supplies and equipment; maintains an inventory of custodial supplies and equipment; tracks daily usage of equipment and provides trends and ensures efficient utilization of Port supplies. 
  • Identifies non-emergency and emergency maintenance needs; collaborates with Airport Facilities staff on repairs and reports of inoperable terminal facilities.
  • Prepares and tracks progress of Bills to Others (BTOs), Purchase Orders (POs), and work requests.
  • Responds to and resolves public/passenger/tenant requests and concerns, particularly in the areas of safety, lost and found and maintenance; and customer complaints.
  • Maintains safe work environment by ensuring staff adheres to safety protocols and procedures related to personnel and equipment; reports all spills and other chemical related incidents to appropriate staff; reports all workplace injuries; collaborates with Environmental Health & Safety staff to determine root cause and mitigate reoccurrence of injuries; report potential safety and security threats to appropriate airport staff.     
  • Provides reports and information to the Risk Management Department for the processing and resolution of passenger claims for damaged properties.
  • Develops various memos, analyses, reports, correspondence, and bulletins including but not limited to evaluations of effectiveness and efficiency, capital equipment justification, discipline, policies and procedures, training matrix, staff evaluations, etc. 
  • Monitors budget throughout the year for the prudent and efficient use of funds; provides input for the development of the annual budget for department manager related to staffing, equipment, supplies, contractual services and other needs. 
  • Participates in organizing and coordinating special projects/events (e.g., filming, emergency and evacuation drills, holiday, and special event activities).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

 

This examination is open to persons who have a combination of education and experience that would reflect possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical combination would include the following:

 

Education: Graduation from an accredited community college with an Associate’s degree with major coursework in communications, business, education or a related field.

 

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in custodial service, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Experience working in an airport administration environment is desirable.

 

Licenses: Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license at the time and for the duration of appointment.

 

Additional Requirements: Incumbents in this classification may be assigned either to the airport or harbor work location. This classification requires each incumbent to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position. In addition, incumbents will be required to complete and pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19CFR122.182). This status must be maintained for the duration of employment Must be available for on-call duty as required by emergency situations or as required for uninterrupted operations. Must be willing to perform shift work on a 24-hour basis including weekends and holidays.

 

The Port’s compensation and benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for our employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 plan and paid leave. ThePort offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CALPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
 

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, view supplemental questions and/or obtain more details, please visit us at  Apply by August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Info:

  • Company: Port of Oakland
  • Position: AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR
  • Work Location: Oakland
  • Country: US

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