Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance (Contracted Maintenance Services)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. This position oversees the preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities for all Metro properties and bus/rail systems to ensure a safe and effective operation. Recruitment Timeline: Written exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 29, 2026, and interviews the week of July 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Requirements

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities maintenance operations, construction, engineering, contract or budget administration, or a related field
• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Occasional exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
• On call 24 hours
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices that apply to facilities maintenance and/or construction management
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, safety, facilities, and rail maintenance and operations
• Knowledge of public agency procurement processes and contract administration
• Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Knowledge of modern management theory
• Knowledge of applicable business software applications
• Skill in overseeing the operations of bus and/or rail electro/mechanical facilities maintenance shops
• Skill in determining strategies to achieve goals
• Skill in analyzing situations, identifying and solving problems, and recommending solutions
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in mediation and negotiation
• Skill in supervising, guiding, training, and motivating assigned staff
• Ability to devise, plan, and coordinate track allocation authorization on active rail lines
• Ability to identify appropriate safety requirements and personal protective equipment needs for projects and staff
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Ability to plan financial and staffing needs
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Ability to travel to offsite locations
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Experience administering maintenance contract solicitation, evaluation, oversight, administration, and budgeting
• Experience proficiently utilizing computer software, such as Microsoft Suite, for reporting, researching, and analyzing data
• Experience overseeing or supervising contractors and staff and evaluating their performance in accordance with contract requirements and job duties
• Experience developing, administering, and maintaining budgets, expenditure spreadsheets, complex financial processes, comprehensive reports, and scope of work documents for maintenance contracts
• Experience overseeing maintenance contracts for critical equipment and services, such as fire/life safety Reg. 4 equipment, vertical transportation, waste management, landscape, and irrigation maintenance

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the operations of assigned multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including contract services; electrical systems; electronic systems; mechanical systems; equipment installations; signage production; bus and rail service support, and building and grounds property maintenance
• Develops and administers the preventative maintenance program for Metro facilities
• Oversees the work of staff performing maintenance, repairs, and construction for Metro facilities
• Provides technical recommendations for facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements
• Manages facilities projects from inception to completion; develops and prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required
• Reviews and develops contract specifications, scope of work documents, deliverables, schedules, and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors
• Maintains training program for assigned staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
• Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
• Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
• Meets with other managers to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
• Prepares reports, memoranda, and other correspondence
• Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures
• Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures
• Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates
• Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
• Supervises, trains, guides, and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
• Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior