Facilities Supervisor (Operating)

Facilities Supervisor (Operating)

Requisition Number: 7961 Pay Rate: PGR10 Location: Houston, TX, US Category: Operations

Basic Function: Organizes, coordinates, and inspects work being performed, i.e., cleaning and maintaining of facility equipment, tools and vehicles assigned. Supervises all repair and construction work. Performs managerial responsibilities which include follow-up, evaluating and reporting on work being performed. Requisition supplies, materials, equipment, and services necessary to perform required functions. 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 repair, service, maintenance installations, and operations of assigned equipment, mechanical systems physical plant equipment, grounds maintenance and operation of all plant utilities.
• Maintains complete inventory of equipment (SAP) so as to develop, implements, and monitors maintenance schedules to ensure maximum longevity of equipment, and determines replacement, repair, and maintenance needs.
• Assigns, directs, supervises, instructs scheduled work force in satisfactory completion of assignments, responsibilities, via work order.
• Maintains discipline, adherence to union contract, work rules, company policies, and departmental policies. Initiates DARs.
• Responsible for maintaining safety standards as relates to personnel, shops and equipment.
• Responsible for Preventive Mechanical Maintenance programs for all assigned equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining shop tools, equipment in a high state of readiness, controls inventory of shop supplies and materials.
• Orders required material, supplies, and equipment for orderly schedule and completion of projects. Utilize shopping carts and or credit cards
• Responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, Facility Maintenance shops and machinery spaces and equipment.
• Works with other department supervisors in scheduling and coordinating projects, repairs, and overhauls.
• Coordinates activities of outside contractors.
• Conducts daily and periodic inspections of entire physical plant and implements required repairs, service and projects.
• Inspects areas cleaned and serviced by janitorial contractors to ensure adherence to contract standards and submit required reports to Manager, Operating Facilities. Also, and other contracts PM's or Inspection such as Fire Alarm; elevators; and other contractors.
• Assists in preparation of budget, submits required reports, purchase requisitions, and maintains operating logs, time sheets, vehicle reports, maintain purchase cards and statements Keep the monthly purchase card reconciliations accurate. Notification to Manager's representative for removal of solid, liquid waste, waste oils and solvents.
• Responsible for providing coverage for after hours emergency situations, breakdowns, power failures, fires and special METRO functions. Required to work scheduled shift and hours to meet schedules and area of accessibility. May be required to fill in at other facilities including answering emergency calls after hours. Assist with the key installation with Security.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers. Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $63,200 - $82,800

Education Requirement: High School or GED required. Associates Degree in Trade or Technical area preferred.

Years & Experience Required: Minimum four (4) years in Facilities Maintenance pertaining to Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Hydraulics, General Maintenance work and Energy Management Systems to include Lead/Supervisory experience. Must be able to obtain a COH Boiler's License within two (2) years.

Knowledge & Skills Required: Valid State of Texas Driver's License. Ability to read blueprints, measuring instruments and gauges. Good human relations and communications (written/verbal) skills. Knowledge of labor agreements and related procedures. Knowledge of PC's and related 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.