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Maintenance Supervisor – Facilities & Light Rail Infrastructure
Location: Baltimore City, MD (Maryland Transit Administration Light Rail Facilities)
Position Summary
OTAS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team responsible for maintaining Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) light rail facilities, stations, maintenance shops, and support buildings. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience supervising commercial maintenance personnel in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will coordinate daily work assignments, ensure quality workmanship, maintain a safe work environment, and serve as the primary point of contact between field personnel and project management.
Primary Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Supervise daily activities of maintenance technicians.
- Assign and prioritize work orders.
- Monitor employee attendance and productivity.
- Train and mentor maintenance personnel.
- Ensure compliance with company and MTA policies.
- Conduct daily safety meetings and toolbox talks.
- Maintain accurate daily reports and documentation.
Building Maintenance
Supervise and perform maintenance and repairs involving:
Carpentry
- Doors
- Windows
- Cabinets
- Trim
- Ceilings
- Walls
- Baseboards
- Roofing
- Gutters
- Stairs
- Signage
Masonry & Concrete
- Sidewalk repairs
- Concrete patching
- Pavers
- Block repairs
- General masonry work
Flooring
- Carpet replacement
- Floor tile repair
- Vinyl flooring
- Base installation
Painting
Coordinate and perform:
- Interior painting
- Exterior painting
- Graffiti removal
- Safety striping
- Touch-up painting
- Station appearance improvements
Station & Facility Maintenance
Maintain MTA facilities including:
- Passenger stations
- Maintenance shops
- Storage buildings
- Administrative offices
- Restrooms
Repair and maintain:
- Benches
- Trash receptacles
- Shelters
- Railings
- Glass panels
- High-block platforms
- Parking areas
- Doors
- Windows
- Lighting
Preventive Maintenance
Coordinate and complete scheduled inspections including:
- OSHA safety inspections
- Eye wash stations
- Lighting inspections
- Environmental inspections
- Housekeeping inspections
- Oil and grease tank inspections
- General station inspections
Correct deficiencies identified during inspections.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Complete daily reports
- Document completed work
- Track labor hours
- Coordinate material requests
- Schedule equipment
- Maintain inventory
- Communicate project status to management and MTA representatives
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- 5 years of commercial building maintenance experience
- 2 years supervising maintenance personnel
- Experience in carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance
- Ability to read work orders and construction drawings
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to pass required background screening
Physical Requirements
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders and stairs.
- Walk extended distances along rail facilities.
- Use hand and power tools safely.
- Work occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency call-outs as needed.
What Makes Someone Successful
The ideal candidate:
- Leads by example.
- Is dependable and punctual.
- Has strong customer service skills.
- Takes ownership of assigned work.
- Can solve problems independently.
- Communicates effectively with both employees and customers.
- Maintains high safety and quality standards.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000