Maintenance Group Supervisor, TB&T (FM-3) chez Port Authority of NY & NJ

About the Role:

This position is a permanent FM-3, Maintenance Group Supervisor in the Maintenance Unit at Holland Tunnel, in Jersey City, NJ

This position will report primarily on the A-Tour (10 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.)

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Unit Supervisor, the successful candidate's responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Supervising maintenance-related service contractors including but not limited to cleaning, toll system maintenance, and ITS maintenance.
• Assessing and tracking contractor performance and work methods and making recommendations to your supervisor on potential areas of improvement.
• Overseeing all off-hour contract service contractors, including schedule coordination, access coordination, and verification of work performed.
• Assist the Night MUS with supervision, coordination, and oversight of the night General Maintenance crew, as well as the tracking of various maintenance operations.
• Maintain accurate records of events other than ordinary, as well as provide assistance and service to other units and the public by effective use of contractor staff.
• Assist with oversight of Port Authority and outside agency contractors when necessary.
• Assist with supervising various maintenance staff engaged in capital or operating construction support activities.
• Ensuring the optimal utilization of personnel, materials, equipment, and resources to achieve satisfactory maintenance standards.
• Covering shifts for absent supervisors as needed and working in adverse weather and other emergency conditions. Supervising snow-removal operations and other emergency activities on both a regular and overtime basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Must have three (3) years of full-time, paid maintenance work experience, with 1 year of paid full-time supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• All applicants that meet the above qualifications and have been selected for an interview, must also be qualified on a Port Authority Entry-Level Assessment (ESA) test prior. This test assesses supervisory skills and will be administered virtually.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

• Thorough knowledge of maintenance equipment, procedures, and the work methods of various trades; understand safety practices and related national codes; and be able to read and plan work from drawings.
• Knowledge of the BTU, IUOE, UOAT, and IBEW union contracts, absence control policies, and knowledge of PA Administrative instructions and Port Authority Instructions
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise a represented staff of skilled and semi-skilled employees to ensure that work orders are completed on time.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.
• Demonstrated experience computer skills and experience working with MS Office Programs.
• Demonstrated effective record keeping experience.
• Experience with the MAXIMO or another Maintenance Management Information System
• Selected candidate must have previously worked in a field environment either in maintenance, construction, or engineering and familiar with common tools, construction vehicles, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of O&M standards and OSHA safety procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with various levels of both PA staff and external contractors and agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting contract documents, drawings and technical manuals
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate ability to identify, understand and integrate facility/customer service needs into day-to-day decision making and to interact knowledgeably with the facility staff, service contractors and other stakeholders