FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Supervises personnel and contractors in the repair, modification, upgrade, overhaul and maintenance of any or combination of the following buildings, facilities, grounds, wayside structures, mechanical, electrical, or communications systems, and equipment to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Examples of Duties

Incumbents may perform several, but not all, of the following duties depending on assignment

• Plans, organizes, and assigns work to assigned personnel and contractors

• Ensures service requests and job specifications are completed on time

• Reviews design criteria and/or repair cost estimates

• Prepares repair cost estimates, requisition packages for procurement of new contracts, and justification for contract services, materials, and equipment

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and Invitations for Bid

• Prepare requisitions, scope of work statements, and justifications for procurement of goods or services

• Administers service or maintenance contracts and ensures they meet applicable standards and are performed satisfactorily and in accordance with contract requirements

• Instructs subordinates and contract personnel on safety practices; enforces safety regulations, and ensures regulatory compliance

• Inspects all work in progress and completed projects

• Diagnoses maintenance problems; makes or directs repairs, equipment overhauls, upgrades, and modifications; or recommends corrective action

• Develops, implements, and oversees maintenance programs; ensures compliance with preventive maintenance plans and schedules

• Keeps log of shift activities; reviews and maintains or manages the maintenance of records; prepares weekly and monthly activity reports

• Prepares comprehensive reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence

• Recommends contract amendments and develops scopes of work for maintenance contracts

• Evaluates bids and proposals

• Develops annual maintenance budgets and ensures contracts and projects are completed within approved budgets

• Assists in remodeling planning

• Informs other supervisors and management of problems and work in progress status

• Tracks, maintains, and distributes licenses and required permits for repairs on construction

• Utilizes a computer-based information system to process work orders, incidents, timesheets, material requests, and perform other related tasks

• Supervises a multi-skilled staff in a variety of locations including conducting performance evaluations

• Accounts for subordinates and personal compliance with all of Metro's rules, polices, and procedures

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school

Experience

• Four years of relevant experience performing maintenance or repair work in any or combination of the following areas buildings, facilities, grounds, and wayside structures, mechanical, electrical, or communications systems, and equipment; at least two years of experience must be in a full-time Lead capacity, OR two years of supervisory-level experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial building and equipment or overseeing contractors in the repair and maintenance or construction of facilities and related systems and equipment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Possible exposure to physical, weather, electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards
• On call 24 hours
• Depending on assignment may be required to climb up to 50 feet
• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye, and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of the repair and maintenance of facilities and associated systems, including electrical, hydraulic, compressed air and construction
• Basic engineering
• Research methods
• Contract maintenance management procedures and administration
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to safety requirements and procedures including HAZMAT (hazardous materials) and Storm Water Pollution Act
• Principles of supervision
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Planning, organizing, and monitoring the work of multi-skilled workers in a variety of locations or direct the work of contractors in maintaining and repairing facilities and related systems
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Technical writing
• Troubleshooting and correcting problems
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Compile and analyze data
• Determine strategies to achieve goals
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Make presentations
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Supervise subordinates
• Manage workforce in a cost-effective manner
• Depending on assignment, climb up to 50 feet
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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