Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Oversees preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities for all Metro properties and bus/rail systems to ensure a safe and effective operation.
Recruitment Timeline: Written exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 29, 2026 and interviews the week of July 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Plans and manages the operations of assigned multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including contract services; electrical systems; electronic systems; mechanical systems; equipment installations; signage production; bus and rail service support, and building and grounds property maintenance
Develops and administers the preventative maintenance program for Metro facilities
Oversees the work of staff performing maintenance, repairs, and construction for Metro facilities
Provides technical recommendations for facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements
Manages facilities projects from inception to completion; develops and prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs
Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required
Reviews and develops contract specifications, scope of work documents, deliverables, schedules, and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors
Maintains training program for assigned staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
Meets with other managers to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
Prepares reports, memoranda, and other correspondence
Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures
Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures
Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates
Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
Supervises, trains, guides, and motivates assigned staff
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
May be required to perform other related job duties
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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website
https://www.metro.net/careers
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities maintenance operations, construction, engineering, contract or budget administration, or a related field
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid California Class C Driver License
Occasional exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
On call 24 hours
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience administering maintenance contract solicitation, evaluation, oversight, administration, and budgeting
Experience proficiently utilizing computer software, such as Microsoft Suite, for reporting, researching, and analyzing data
Experience overseeing or supervising contractors and staff and evaluating their performance in accordance with contract requirements and job duties
Experience developing, administering, and maintaining budgets, expenditure spreadsheets, complex financial processes, comprehensive reports, and scope of work documents for maintenance contracts
Experience overseeing maintenance contracts for critical equipment and services, such as fire/life safety Reg. 4 equipment, vertical transportation, waste management, landscape, and irrigation maintenance
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices that apply to facilities maintenance and/or construction management
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, safety, facilities, and rail maintenance and operations
Public agency procurement processes and contract administration
Applicable collective bargaining agreements
Modern management theory
Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Overseeing the operations of bus and/or rail electro/mechanical facilities maintenance shops
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Analyzing situations, identifying and solving problems, and recommending solutions
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Mediation and negotiation
Supervising, guiding, training, and motivating assigned staff
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Devise, plan, and coordinate track allocation authorization on active rail lines
Identify appropriate safety requirements and personal protective equipment needs for projects and staff
Multi-task
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Plan financial and staffing needs
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Work in awkward or confining/ enclosed spaces
Exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and/or gases
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Walking (distance 5' to 1000')
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)
