Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

Hourly Wage: $26.25 - 33.47

• Supervises, schedules, assigns, and evaluates the work of Facilities Maintenance Technicians, Mechanics, and other assigned personnel.
• Performs skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and general building systems as operational needs require.
• Provides direct supervision including coaching, mentoring, employee development, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, attendance management, and employee recognition.
• Works alongside Facilities Maintenance staff during emergency responses, major repairs, special projects, staffing shortages, and high-priority maintenance activities.
• Plans, prioritizes, and coordinates preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for HRT facilities and infrastructure.
• Assists with diagnosing and repairing complex facility equipment and building systems that require advanced technical knowledge.
• Reviews, assigns, monitors, and closes work orders in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to ensure timely completion and accurate documentation.
• Establishes daily work priorities and reallocates resources as operational needs change.
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and applicable building codes.
• Operates a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, heavy equipment, and maintenance vehicles necessary to complete assigned work.
• Supervises and, when operationally necessary, performs maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural, grounds, and building systems.
• Supervises and actively participates in emergency repairs, coordinating after-hours response to facility emergencies, severe weather events, utility outages, and other operational incidents.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability and extend asset life.
• Monitors inventory levels and authorizes the purchase of materials, tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to support maintenance operations.
• Performs facility inspections and personally completes maintenance deficiencies when immediate corrective action is required.
• Assists with facility renovations, office moves, equipment installations, demolition, framing, drywall repair, painting, flooring repairs, and other construction-related activities as necessary.
• Performs snow removal, storm preparation, debris removal, emergency boarding, flood response, and disaster recovery efforts.
• Responds after normal business hours to facility emergencies and may personally perform repairs necessary to restore critical building systems.
• Provides technical leadership by demonstrating proper maintenance techniques and ensuring work is completed in accordance with industry standards and HRT policies.
• Assists in developing annual operating and capital maintenance budgets and monitors expenditures within approved funding levels.
• Oversees contractor performance, ensuring work complies with contract requirements, safety standards, schedules, and HRT expectations.
• Assists with development of technical specifications, scopes of work, procurement documents, and contract administration for facility maintenance projects.
• Coordinates inspections, permits, environmental compliance activities, and regulatory reporting with local, state, and federal agencies as required.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, ADA requirements, fire codes, environmental regulations, and all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and codes.
• Conducts safety meetings, job site inspections, and ensures employees follow established safety procedures and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Investigates facility failures, equipment malfunctions, and maintenance deficiencies and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to maintenance personnel on complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural repairs.
• Oversees facility renovations, office moves, installation of passenger amenities, and special maintenance projects.
• Coordinates facility support for meetings, public events, emergency operations, and special agency initiatives.
• Oversees storm preparation, emergency response, debris removal, snow removal, and disaster recovery activities.
• Participates in interviewing, selecting, onboarding, training, and developing Facilities Maintenance personnel.
• Identifies training needs and develops employee technical skills and supervisory competencies.
• Develops…