Foreperson, Facilities Systems Maintenance

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Metro Transit, a division of the Metropolitan Council, is the largest provider of public transit service in the Minneapolis‑St.

Paul seven‑county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest public transit systems. Metro Transit operates bus, light rail and commuter rail service essential to the region's mobility, and provides resources for carpooling, vanpooling and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get where they’re going, helps reduce the region’s motor vehicle congestion problem and promotes a cleaner environment.

We are seeking a Foreperson, Facilities System Maintenance
. This position is responsible for providing facility systems training and guidance for the Metro Transit Facilities Maintenance personnel and ensuring equipment and systems are maintained, installed, and operating safely and efficiently. The role serves as a communication link between vendors, management, engineers, operations, and the workforce.

• Maintain complex systems within the infrastructure of Metro Transit Facilities that include HVAC, boilers, system controls, wash racks, fire suspension, fire alarms, uninterrupted power supply, generators, lighting controls, landscape irrigation, overhead garage doors and openers, and programmable logic systems.
• Maintain integration with the BAS and system network. Monitor building systems at all Metro Transit Facilities, including daily troubleshooting through monitoring the network and remotely accessing these 24/7 systems, providing continuous inspection to achieve maximized efficiencies.
• Meet with contractors and vendors to oversee system programming and system upgrades, monitoring contractor and vendor performance; inspect and certify completed work to verify conformance to specifications and regulations.
• Update system operating licenses and monitor requirements to keep system licenses current.
• Install monitoring sensors, make repairs and replace parts as necessary; oversee inventory of repair parts, equipment and requisitions replacement stock and availability.
• Implement and maintain an immediate corrective feedback loop when subsequent failures of a repair or overhaul occur.
• Participate in the technical analysis of new equipment and repair techniques.
• Perform accurate record‑keeping of activities, general repairs, and problems encountered so repairs may be rescheduled or completed on a subsequent shift; prepare a variety of comprehensive reports.
• Keep updated with current laws, regulations, and developments in maintenance operations; inform employees as needed. Train building facility technicians on building and automation system functions.
• Assist in the development or revision of department policies and procedures; work with the manager to establish practices to maximize quality and quantity of work efforts.
• Serve as a resource to other Council technicians relative to Building Automation Systems; stay current with market automations and facility upgrades.
• Perform job‑related work as apparent and assigned.

Any of the following combinations of experience:
Facility Maintenance experience of at least 5 years, including Facility Systems Maintenance experience and complete education in Building Maintenance Technology or a related field.

• High school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of Facility Maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree in building maintenance technology or related field.

• Level 1 or 2 Building Operator Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Successful completion of Niagra 4 Certification within 6 months of hiring.

• State of Minnesota Chief Engineer’s Grade C Boiler Operator License is desired.
• Previous technical leadership experience.
• Ability to serve as a resource to Facilities…