Description

Salary $114,816.00 - $172,224.00 Annually

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet OPERATIONS

Opening Date 06/03/2026

Closing Date 6/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA Exempt

Bargaining Unit Non-Contract

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

Requirements

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.)

        Smelling

        Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or kneeling

        Pushing and/or pulling

        Light lifting or carrying 25lbs. or less

        Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and/or knees