Description
About the Role
Under the guidance of the Chief Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate will oversee the housekeeping maintenance team and manage several facility maintenance contracts.
Responsibilities
- Supervise in-house construction and repairs, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and maintenance of berths.
- Respond to maintenance service requests from tenants and facility staff.
- Review drawings and contract specifications.
- Manage maintenance contracts related to recycling, air monitor maintenance, and refuse.
- Maintain CDL records and schedule CDL and Respirator Fit Test appointments for staff.
- Serve as a back-up for other field supervisors during absences or emergencies.
- Incumbent will also be the primary supervisor for snow coverage on his/her assigned shift.
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Additional Information
- This position is a Permanent Assignment.
- This position is located at 260 Kellog Street, New Jersey Marine Terminals, and the regular work schedule is Monday to Friday on C Tour (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.).
- Selected incumbent will be required to undergo a thorough Federal Security Background investigation and obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) to work in a maritime environment as required by Department of Homeland Security
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have three (3) years of full-time, paid maintenance work experience, with 1 year of paid full-time supervisory experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
- All applicants that meet the above qualifications and have been selected for an interview, must also be qualified on a Port Authority Entry-Level Assessment (ESA) test prior. This test assesses supervisory skills and will be administered virtually.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Maximo software applications, and document/drawing reader and sharing programs.
- Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting contract documents, drawings, and technical manuals.
- Demonstrated experience in timely review of engineering plans and time management skills.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and collaborative and negotiating skills and experience interacting with PA staff at various levels, external agencies, contractors, and vendors.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge providing oversight, leadership, and direction to unionized staff to accomplish goals and tasks.
- Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing/coordinating multiple projects simultaneously involving the construction, maintenance, SEMAC etc.
- Proven experience in facility snow management operations.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance equipment, tools, work methods, and terminology across various trades; understanding of trade-specific safety practices; ability to interpret and plan work from drawings and blueprints.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn, Port Authority operating policies and procedures, with a focus on administration, timekeeping, labor relations and PA procurement.
- Familiarity with railroad operations and operating standard
- A valid commercial driver's license.
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.