Facilities Supervisor (Public)

Basic Function

Responsible for maintaining Transit Centers, Park & Rides, Rail Stations, and related equipment in a designated sector of Public Facilities.  Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Provides primary managerial direction and performs personnel administrative functions of direct report staff (e.g. training, supervising, work assignments, timesheets, performance evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff and ensuring necessary department outcomes are achieved
• Supervises maintenance crew in all phases of repairs, cleaning and other related work on Transit Centers, Park & Rides, Rail Stations, and related equipment in a designated sector of Public Facilities.
• - Plans and supervises the activities of the maintenance crew in all Public Facilities.
• - Interprets authority policies and procedures to staff.
• - Interprets instructions and specifications to staff.
• - Responsible for management of maintenance personnel performance including first line labor relations.
• - Adheres to Union contract agreement work rules, employee discipline, evaluations, training, and safety.
• Obtains and coordinates necessary tools, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete job assignments.
• - Conducts METRO tool audits with employees to review assigned tool inventory.
• - Responsible for keeping the work area and equipment clean, operational, available, and up-to-date.
• Reviews personnel performance through inspections and evaluations.
• - Adheres to the Labor Agreement and Employee Performance Code and Work Rules.
• Responsible for Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for all assigned facilities and equipment.
• Determines types of service contracts required to conduct repairs to METRO assets, such as fence repair, painting, graffiti removal, glass repair, information sign repair, etc.
• Responsible for supervising Purchase Card procurements and complying with purchase card guidelines.
• Prepares and submits daily and monthly operation statistics and inventory reports for all phases of maintenance and cleaning work.
• Investigates all complaints and initiates corrective action.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High School, GED or equivalent  An Associate’s Degree in Trade or Technical area preferred.

Years & Experience Required

Minimum four (4) years progressive experience in building maintenance or construction to include lead/supervisory experience.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Good human relations and communications (written/verbal) skills. Knowledge of labor agreements and related procedures.  Knowledge of PC’s and related software.  Valid Texas State Commercial Driver’s License or to obtained in 90 days.  Proven experience in related PC software to include:   Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
 

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.