Maintenance Supervisor, Elevator/Escalator - Military Veterans
at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Experience
- Three (3) years of experience in the elevators/escalators field to include, at least 6 months experience performing and/or witnessing elevator/escalator inspections.
Certification/Licensure
- Must acquire within twelve (12) months of hire, National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) QEI-1 certification or equivalent certification recognized in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia jurisdictions
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license.
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in the maintenance, repair, and inspection of elevator and/or escalator equipment
- Certification/Licensure
- National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities (NAESA) QEI-1 certification or equivalent certification recognized in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia jurisdiction
Medical Group
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
Mission Essential Designation
In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.
Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor, Elevator/Escalator supervises elevator and escalator mechanics and the effective and efficient testing, diagnosis, problem identification and problem resolution relating to elevators and escalators.
Job Duties
- Supervises personnel, inspects scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of elevator and escalator repair work. Ensures quality of workmanship, completeness, and compliance with specifications, engineering orders, escalator/elevator codes, layouts and standard maintenance procedures. Prepares accurate and concise oral/written reports on the findings, deficiencies and recommendations for corrective actions, to ensure preventive, scheduled and corrective maintenance is executed safely and efficiently.
- Supervises subordinates which includes recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, effective resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, approving leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring effective and appropriate subordinate training is provided. Guarantees properly skilled employees are obtained and retained.
- Responds, in a timely manner, to elevator and escalator accidents, critical equipment outages, and electrical equipment shock reported during and outside of normal working hours. Conducts investigations and provides timely written reports of the investigations ensuring safety and alignment with WMATA's performance goals.
- Directs and works with contractors, ensuring adherence to maintenance procedures including but not limited to monitoring technical code adherence, contract worker performance and quality of work.
Other Duties
- Operates Authority vehicle between work locations to perform job duties as required .
- Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.
The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- Personal interview
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.
Washington, DC
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, commonly referred to as Metro, is a tri-jurisdictional government agency that operates transit service in the Washington metropolitan area.
As a leader in the transportation industry, Metro strives to attract and retain top-quality staff to ensure high-quality service to our customers. One way Metro achieves this goal is by providing a worklife that fosters the motivation and enthusiasm necessary to succeed. If you're looking for job satisfaction, excellent benefits, and professional development, Metro is where you want to be.
Our Commitment
Since 2012, Metro has increased the size of its military veteran employee base by nearly 50 percent. Military candidates have been hired and trained for career opportunities as transit police officers, mechanics, bus and rail operators, human resources specialists, information technology professionals, and more.
Metro aggressively seeks to hire and retain top-quality military veteran candidates, and finds that hiring from the military community lends a strategic competitive advantage to advancing our goals. Metro has adopted a fully-integrated military recruitment strategy to enhance its military recruitment efforts. As part of that effort, Metro is engaged in regular employment presentations and info sessions on military bases, participates in Job Readiness Workshops with the Department of Labor Veteran Employment Services, and promotes career opportunities for military spouses as a standard component of all military employment presentations and networking efforts.