Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Maryland Transit Administration in Baltimore seeks a Supervisor, Metro Plant Maintenance to oversee electro‑mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental services within the Metro facilities. You will supervise Repairmen, Janitors, and contract personnel, coordinate day‑to‑day maintenance, staffing, scheduling, and procurement, and ensure compliance with rules and safety practices.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, nights, and weekends and may involve travel across the MDOT

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in repair, maintenance, installation, or operation of relevant systems.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating day‑to‑day maintenance activities.
• Ability to manage staffing, scheduling and procurement within a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate maintenance of Metro facilities, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supervise Repairmen, Janitors and contract staff; assign work and resources.
• Plan methods to optimize personnel utilization and equipment deployment.
• Ensure compliance with rules, safety policies, and procedures; handle emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

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.

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.

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.

• MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide

It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. 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), https://www.wes.org/.

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.

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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