Maintenance Supervisor (Elec Power) II

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor II (Electrical Power) to oversee maintenance and defect correction, maintain logs, and coordinate material and personnel resources for Power Operations and Substations. This role requires strong organization, reporting, and safety compliance skills.

The position emphasizes supervisory experience, ability to read electrical drawings and schematics, and collaboration with management to plan and execute

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of full-time experience with a major railroad or transit authority installing, repairing and maintaining substation equipment, traction power and related supervisory control equipment.
• At least one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in planning and directing maintenance and defect correction.
• Maintain logs and records, provide reports as required.
• Develop and maintain material requirements and ensure timely procurement and distribution.
• Direct employees in emergency response and maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Tools

Reading electrical drawings

Reading electrical schematics

Job description

Title: Maintenance Supervisor II (Electrical Power) Job ID 17680

First Date of Posting: 10/28/2026
Last Date of Filing: 11/11/2026
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Electrical Power
Reports to: Superintendent
Work Location: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours of Work: 7:30AM - 3:30PM

ONLY CURRENT MTA/NYCT TRANSIT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS IN

(ELECTRICAL POWER ) ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

Compensation:

Maintenance Supervisor II (Electrical Power ) Salary Range:

1st Year – Entrance $110,381

2nd Year $111,951

3rd Year $115,888

This position plays a key role in supporting day‑to‑day operations by overseeing communications, coordinating calendars and meetings, maintaining both electronic and physical records, and preparing accurate and timely documents. The role also assists with budgeting, procurement processes, and departmental project activities. Additionally, this position provides essential office support, including supply management and general administrative assistance. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities, as well as proficiency in Office 365 and related digital tools. Prior administrative experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibility:

Assist management in the planning and directing of maintenance and defect correction. Maintain logs and records, provide verbal and written reports as required. Develop and maintain monthly and annual material requirements, as needed, ensure timely acquisition and distribution of material, develop strategic and tactical plans to enable the division to better utilize limited material and workforce resources, in Power Operations, Power Substations, Electrical Maintenance and Cable personnel.The incumbent will also direct employees in emergency response.

Make on-site evaluation of emergency situations and recommend appropriate level and type of response required. Develop action plans to improve productivity and accountability. Oversee Maintenance and repair operations to ensure personnel adherence to MOW Safety and Office of System Safety policies, 'safety rules' and procedures. Responsible for the safety of employees, work site safety, and respond to safety issues/incidents that may occur under their jurisdiction.

The incumbent may also be required to assume the responsibilities of the Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent, if so directed. The incumbent will undertake any other tasks required by management.

Education and Experience:

Five (5) years of satisfactory full-time experience with a major railroad or transit authority installing, repairing and maintaining substation equipment, traction power and associated supervisory control equipment; at least one (1) year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the Division of Power.
• Knowledge of the various functions performed within the group.
• The ability to read Capital Contracts and prepare estimates for projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.

Other Information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role prior to applying. This requirement applies to candidates applying to internal/lateral postings within the same title. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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