Working Landscaping/ Aviation Supervisor

Foxtrot Aviation Services is looking for dedicated, energetic, quality and safety-focused individuals to join our ever-growing family!

Foxtrot provides members of the aviation industry with top-of-the-line aircraft detailing, line service, and facility cleaning services. We service a wide variety of aircraft and facilities both large and small! This position is based out of Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ); our company is continually growing, and we need candidates who meet and exceed our expectations of becoming the nation’s leading aircraft detailing and facility support company!

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Working Landscaping/Aviation Supervisor to lead and support operations at our facility. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, quality, and efficiency while overseeing a team of maintenance and aircraft cleaning staff. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and operational management.

shift Scheduled: Monday- Friday 5:00 am - 1:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning Duties:

• Maintain the exterior grounds of the facility to ensure a clean, safe, and professional environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate commercial landscaping equipment, including zero-turn lawn mowers, to mow and maintain 100+ acres of property, ensuring grass is kept at appropriate height and appearance standards.
• Cut and trim vegetation along fence lines and perimeter areas to prevent overgrowth, maintain visibility, and protect facility infrastructure.
• Manage and control weed growth in sand and dirt parking lots, utilizing appropriate tools, equipment, or approved treatments to keep parking areas accessible and presentable.
  
• Trim grass, shrubs, and vegetation along the perimeter of buildings and facility structures, ensuring proper clearance around entrances, walkways, and operational areas.
  
• Inspect exterior grounds regularly to identify landscaping, drainage, or maintenance issues and report concerns to leadership for resolution.
• Maintain and safely operate landscaping tools and equipment, ensuring proper storage, maintenance, and compliance with safety procedures.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, ensuring that all necessary products are available for use.
• Perform interior aircraft cleaning, including vacuuming carpets, wiping tray tables, cleaning galleys and lavatories, sanitizing seating areas, and removing trash and debris to ensure aircraft are ready for passenger service.
• Conduct exterior aircraft washing using approved equipment, chemicals, and procedures to safely clean aircraft fuselage, wings, windows, and landing gear areas while protecting sensitive aircraft components.
• Inspect aircraft interiors and exteriors after cleaning to ensure quality standards are met and address any deficiencies immediately.

Safety Management:

• Enforce all safety policies, specifically policy 700, and communicate safety issues effectively to the team.
• Identify and report hazardous behaviors, poor job site safety, and training needs.
• Complete necessary safety documentation, including HIT Forms and hazardous attitude reports, and assist in incident investigations.

Scheduling and Attendance:

• Build and manage a flexible schedule that meets operational needs. Report any scheduling requests or concerns to the Operations Manager (OM).
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and document any call-offs or absences. Assume scheduling responsibilities in the absence of the OM.

Team Development:

• Participate in the hiring process, including interviews and background checks, ensuring timely onboarding of new team members.
• Identify team member skills and areas for improvement, relaying this information to the OM.

Inventory and Equipment Management:

• Review locker reorder forms and ensure adequate stock levels of GO-Bags, carts, and van supplies.
• Identify and rectify any equipment or chemical shortages to maintain operational efficiency.

Quality Control:

• Acquire and maintain Level 4 certification competencies annually.
• Inspect quality standards on all jobs, performing final quality control on facilities and addressing quality complaints effectively.
• Train team members on quality standards and methods to rectify imperfections.

Training and Compliance:

• Train new team members on all services offered, safety compliance, and operational protocols.
• Collaborate with the Training/Safety Department to ensure compliance in all training-related items, documenting safety compliance tracking as necessary.

Communication and Coordination:

• Foster a cooperative work environment by effectively communicating with coworkers, supervisors, and upper management.
• Present operational challenges clearly and coordinate necessary staffing changes on the job site.
• Manage customer requests professionally and report issues to HR as needed.

Vehicle Management:

• Ensure all vehicles are fueled and ready for dispatch, completing vehicle inspection forms and reporting discrepancies or damages to the OM.
• Monitor compliance with safety measures while operating vehicles in airport operations areas (AOA).

Operational Leadership:

• Understand and track labor metrics, advising on overages and maintaining visibility on revenue goals and profit and loss (P&L) statements.