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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 15 hours ago

Assistant Manager Facilities Maintenance & Contracts

Jamaica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$50.40/hr - $50.40/hr

4+ years exp

Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. They are seeking an Assistant Manager for Facilities Maintenance & Contracts to assist in managing maintenance for employee facilities and major station terminals, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for commuters and employees.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, distribution and supervision of both daily and cyclical preventive maintenance and/or unscheduled emergency work to unionized staff of carpenters, electricians, plumbers, stationary engineers, escalator/elevator mechanics and machinists; for both LIRR and Amtrak Force Account at various locations. Assist in directing Amtrak supervision on scheduled maintenance tasks and emergency situations

Assist with the management and administration of third-Party Service Contracts for multiple locations and engineering systems throughout various LIRR facilities, shops and yards and major station terminals including proper operations of the HMC Chemical Wastewater Pretreatment Ultrafiltration Plant, including compliance with all applicable regulations. Review of all modifications and enhancements to the operational system of UF plan by third party contracts

Assist with the coordination of planned and emergency track outages for ET (Electric Traction) Department, Communications, Signal, Track, and B&B as necessary to accomplish facility maintenance production goals/activities or handle emergency situations that arise. Assist with scheduled and un-scheduled inspections of East River Tunnels, third Rail thermal Imaging inspection. Support Manager with reviewing construction projects plans and specifications for special inspection requirements. Assist the department with facility safety inspections. Comply with the special inspection requirements of enforcing NYS uniform code. Research and recommend ideas to prevent future code 500 incidents which may directly impact “on time performance”

Support Manager with performing required special inspections, report discrepancies, provide timely progress reports and follow up on corrective measures, final inspections, equipment/material testing including entering facility/building into service. Assist with the management and development of “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOP) for cyclical maintenance of engineering systems and equipment by researching and recommending new procedures to the Manager Facilities Maintenance and Contracts – East/West

Assist with the review and approval of all billing for 3rd Party Service Contracts, facility related projects and/or Amtrak invoices

Assist with the review, analysis and forecasting for future facility improvements. Make recommendations for planning and implementing cyclical replacements

Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. Assist with ensuring compliance with all aspects of Safety Programs and that appropriate coverage is on call for facility emergencies

Provide emergency coverage during train service disruption affected by inclement weather, equipment failure, infrastructure failure or any other major event. Act as the Engineering 1st Responder to emergency events and occurrences affecting life safety and “on time performance”

Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures

Perform other activities at the request of management

Qualification

Facilities Maintenance ManagementHVAC Systems KnowledgeContract ManagementBlueprint InterpretationEmergency ResponseProject Management SoftwareLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. An additional four years of demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree

Must possess four years of related experience in the facilities maintenance/management industry

Must possess a working knowledge of HVAC, escalators, elevators, life safety systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, sanitary systems, structural systems, building management systems, etc

Must possess the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities at once

Must possess ability to be available 24hr / 7 days a week and willingness and ability to respond to railroad emergencies

Must possess knowledge and experience handling emergency situations

Must possess knowledge and experience utilizing various software applications; i.e. spreadsheets, word processing, project management, building management systems and computerized trouble ticket maintenance management system

Must possess the ability to understand and interpret blueprints

Must possess effective oral and written communication, organizational skills and proficient computer skills

Must possess effective leadership, supervisory capabilities and interpersonal skills

Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred

Knowledge and experience of railroad operations, station terminals, employee facilities and maintenance repair shops

Knowledge and experience managing 3rd Party Service contracts, LIRR and Amtrak force account

Experience estimating engineering related service contracts and projects

Certified Code Compliance Officer by the State of New York

Knowledge and experience with fire protection systems (alarm & detection and sprinkler & suppression)

Ability to develop technical scope of work for service contracts and/or repair, replacement and/or upgrade contract

Engaged in or completed continuing education (course seminars, certifications and/or Graduate Degree) in areas that augments or enhances knowledge of engineering management principles and practices

Experience supervising/managing a staff of non-union and/or unionized employees

Benefits

Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)

Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)

Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Programs

MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs

Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit

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Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees