Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance

Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance

Maryland Transit Administration Career Services Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance (Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Rail (9727) Open to all qualified employees Applicants must apply online. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting for a Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance. Metro Plant Maintenance group is made up of 2 departments- Facilities Maintenance and Environmental Services. The Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance is the supervisory level of work, responsible for the maintenance of Maryland Transit Administration Metro Facilities. The employee supervises Repairmen, Janitors, and other staff and contract employees who repair, maintain, service, clean, install, inspect, test, and operate electro-mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, pneumatic and hydraulic, fire management systems (FMS), deluge, station ventilation, intrusion detection, and equipment. The position requires the ability to work variable shifts, to include evenings, nights, and weekends. The Supervisor is the supervisory level of work directing and coordinating the day-to-day services of a Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) maintenance division including staffing, scheduling, and procurement. The Supervisor will assist in directing, planning and development of methods to effectively utilize maintenance personnel and resources. The Supervisor is responsible for assigning equipment and personnel to meet all operating requirements in accordance with all established MTA rules, regulations, practices, policies, and procedures. The incumbent directly supervises union technical and/or professional employees. The Supervisor receives managerial supervision from the Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance or other designated officials. The Supervisor's work is normally performed in an office setting. The incumbent is required to periodically travel and work outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the repair, maintenance, installation, inspection, testing or operation of either: electrical and HVAC systems; plumbing, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; fuel pumps and dispensing systems; electro-mechanical electronic systems; or escalator/elevator systems. SUBSTITUTION INFORMATION: 1. Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to three years of the experience. For every thirty credit hours, at least six credit hours must have been in electrical or mechanical engineering courses. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Employees may be exposed to a variety of hazards such as toxic materials and fumes, asbestos, flammable or combustible agents, requiring the use of appropriate safety equipment. 2. Employees are subject to be on call 24 hours a day and will be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call back requirements

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification will be required to possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License permit at the time of employment and possess a Commercial Driver's License valid in the State Of Maryland, prior to the end of their probationary period.

Additional Information

To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.

It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), . Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).

The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Issue Date: 01/21/2026