Director - Facilities Systems

Pittsburgh Regional Transit; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Regional Transit seeks a Director – Facilities Systems to lead the Facilities Systems Department for the Port Authority of Allegheny County. The role oversees maintenance, capital projects, and external contracts across building equipment, electrical systems, and transit assets including the Monongahela Incline.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least seven years of facilities experience with supervisory leadership, strong communication, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum seven years in facilities with knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, mechanical systems, and electricity.
• Minimum seven years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the Assistant Managers of the Facilities Systems Department.
• Manages all phases of facilities maintenance and repair across various systems and transit assets.
• Oversees daily preventive maintenance scheduling and emergency response readiness.

Skills

Windows & MS Word

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Facilities maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Director – Facilities Systems to manage all activities and employees within the Facilities Systems Department for the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Oversees administrative activities, outside contracts, and capital project activities, as related to building equipment, electrical systems, subway maintenance, the Monongahela Incline and support equipment. Investigates maintenance problems and initiates preventative and corrective actions. Oversees, develops, and administers standardized programs designed to comply with applicable organizational policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Directs and supervises the Assistant Managers of the Facilities Systems Department.
• Manages all phases of facilities maintenance and repair which includes building equipment, electrical systems, transit stations, shelters, subway, HVAC systems, elevators/escalators, and the Monongahela incline.
• Manages all activities associated with the daily scheduling of preventive maintenance and repair activities at PRT locations, office buildings, and other PRT maintained areas.
• Maintains all assigned facilities at a high status of readiness and supplies immediate repair support under any emergency conditions.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or electronic engineering, civil engineering or business administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in facilities with a basic understanding of plumbing, carpentry, mechanical systems, and electricity. No certifications or licenses required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word.
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Customer focused, well organized, and results oriented.
• A team player with a participative management style.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected for this position may be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.