Foreperson, Facilities Systems Maintenance

Metropolitan Council • St. Paul MN 55114, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing facility systems training and guidance for the Metro Transit Facilities Maintenance personnel. To ensure the equipment and systems are maintained, and installed, for safe, efficient and continuous operation of all Metro Transit facilities and stations. To serve as the essential link of communication between vendors, management, engineers, operations, and the workforce. This recruitment will establish a six (6) month Eligibility List for current and future vacancies.

Requirements

• Any of the following combinations of experience Facility Maintenance experience of which at least 5 years of work experience to include related Facility Systems Maintenance experience, i.e., maintaining BAS and system network integration and complete education in Building Maintenance Technology or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED AND at least 7 years of Facility Maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree in building maintenance technology or related field.
• Level 1 or 2 Building Operator Certification.
• Valid drivers' license and good driving record.
• Successful completion of Niagra 4 Certification within 6 months of hiring.
• Verifiable knowledge and experience with building maintenance and repair practices and procedures.
• Verifiable knowledge and experience with various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC controls and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Public Facilities maintenance operations and safety, including FRA and BNSF requirements.
• Knowledge of care and supervision in the use of strong chemicals.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Verifiable leadership and/or supervisory experience, with proven ability to coordinate and schedule activities, troubleshoot problems, work independently, and train staff.

Nice To Haves

• State of Minnesota Chief Engineer's Grade C Boiler Operator License is desired.
• Previous technical leadership experience.
• Ability to be a serve as a resource to Facilities Technician and others relative to BAS (Building Automation Systems).
• Current with market automations and facility upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex systems within the infrastructure of Metro Transit Facilities that include HVAC, boilers, system controls, wash racks, fire suspension, fire alarms, uninterrupted power supply, generators, lighting controls, landscape irrigation, overhead garage doors and openers, and programmable logic systems.
• Maintain integration with the BAS and system network.
• Monitor building systems at all metro Transit Facilities including daily troubleshooting through monitoring the network and remotely accessing these 24/7 systems providing continuous inspecting to achieve maximized efficiencies.
• Meet with contractors and vendors to oversee system programming and system upgrades, monitoring contractor and vendor performance.
• Inspect and certify completed work to verify conformance to specifications and regulations.
• Update system operating licenses. Monitor and follow requirements to keep system licenses current.
• Install monitoring sensors, make repairs and replace parts as necessary.
• Oversees inventory of repair parts, equipment and requisitions replacement stock and availability.
• Implement and maintains an immediate corrective feedback loop when subsequent failures of a repair or overhaul occur.
• Participate in the technical analysis of new equipment and repair techniques.
• Perform accurate record keeping of area's activities, general repairs, and problems encountered so repairs may be rescheduled or completed on a subsequent shift.
• Prepares a variety of comprehensive reports.
• Keep updated with current laws, regulations, and developments in areas related to maintenance operations and inform employees as needed.
• Train building facility technicians on building and automation system functions.
• Assist in the development or revision of department policies and procedures; works with manager to establish practices to maximize quality and quantity of work efforts.
• Serve as a resource to other Council technicians relative to Building Automation Systems.
• Stay current with market automations and facility upgrades.
• Perform job related work as apparent and assigned.

Benefits

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We request and review Work Record Evaluations (WRE) on ATU internals only.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history.
• A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job.
• If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.
• A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree