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Superintendent, Facilities

Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Location
New York, NY
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-10-06

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for supervising maintenance, construction, and operational activities across New York City Transit stations and facilities. It directs multi‑trade teams in the coordination and execution of repair, inspection, and rehabilitation work involving structural, electrical, plumbing, and architectural systems, ensuring all activities support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of transit environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing structural and/or lighting maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation operations that impact the physical integrity of NYC Transit stations and facilities. This includes correcting all nonconformities and outstanding work orders, which may involve electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural elements of stations, employee facilities, and repair shops.

The candidate will lead initiatives across their assigned location to improve operations, structural integrity, electrical functions, and the cosmetic appearance of stations and employee facility rooms. The role requires collaboration with other managers within and outside the division to ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed, and to oversee maintenance shop administrative functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A High School Diploma and five (5) years of full‑time related experience, including three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory capacity; OR
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED SKILLS

Strong knowledge of MTA NYCT rules and regulations
Strong station maintenance and operating experience
Knowledge of construction trade, project management, and maintenance management techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in EAM/Infor, and Microsoft Outlook 365 applications

SELECTION METHOD

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

All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

OTHER INFORMATION

Appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (If necessary)

As an employee of MTA NYC Transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

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