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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.