Maintenance Manager (7263) - Port of San Francisco (161260)

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Sfmta)•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port's jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter's Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman's Wharf in the northern part of the City. The Port's diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes. The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe. The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the Port's seven and one half miles of waterfront property and maintaining the waterfront as a positive connection to the other parts of the City. More than 100 skilled craftspeople are responsible for the preservation and improvement of the Port's fishing harbors, ferry landings, public parks, cargo terminals, piers, promenades and buildings. The overall maintenance performed by the Maintenance Division includes the skilled work of carpenters, electricians, painters, gardeners, iron workers, pile drivers, plumbers, roofers, operating engineers, teamsters, welders, machinists, asphalt workers, sheet-metal workers, stationary engineers and general laborers. The Port of San Francisco (Port) is seeking four Maintenance Managers to lead and oversee multi-disciplinary maintenance shops supporting the Port's diverse waterfront infrastructure and operations. Functional Area shop assignments are subject to change. These positions play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of public parks, streets, wharves, piers, seawall structures, utility systems, and large Port facilities. Maintenance Managers provide leadership to skilled trades staff, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, and support capital and operational projects that advance the Port's mission and long-term resilience.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience supervising skilled craft workers engaged in maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.
Possession of a valid California driver's license (to be presented at time of appointment). Employees must be insurable under the Port's automobile liability insurance. Insurability must be maintained throughout employment.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising skilled trades and maintenance staff in facilities, infrastructure, or public works environments.
Experience planning, scheduling, and prioritizing maintenance work for multiple projects and maintenance disciplines.
Knowledge of maintenance methods, materials, tools, and safety practices applicable to building systems, infrastructure, or marine environments.
Experience managing budgets, procurement, and resource allocation for maintenance operations.
Ability to interpret construction documents, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Experience working in large, complex facilities such as waterfront, industrial, transportation, or public-sector environments.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience responding to emergency maintenance situations and coordinating after-hours work.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, and supervises staff performing maintenance, repair, and construction of Port facilities.
Develops, implements, and enforces maintenance policies, procedures, work standards, and guidelines consistent with Port, City, and regulatory requirements.
Supervise and support emergency maintenance and repair operations, including after-hours response and marine-related incidents, to ensure continuity of Port operations and protection of public safety and critical infrastructure.
Oversees maintenance budgets, procurement, and resource allocation.
Develop cost estimates and budgets; maintain accurate operational records related to maintenance activities, equipment, and materials.
Maintain maintenance-related records and documentation; investigates, resolves, and responds to service requests, complaints, and operational issues from Port Divisions, City departments, tenants, and the public.
Inspects work sites and reviews construction documents to ensure compliance with best construction practices, OSHA/Cal-OSHA and applicable environmental standards.
Directs, evaluates, and supports staff development through work assignment and review, performance evaluations, training and employee development programs.
Coordinates maintenance and repair projects with Port Divisions, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Performs other related duties as required of Class 7263 Maintenance Manager.