District Facilities Supervisor

District Facilities Supervisor 

Interested candidates must apply to the District Facilities Supervisor posting by visiting careers.paturnpike.com by October 1, 2024. 

Posting Start Date: September 18, 2024 Posting End Date: October 1, 2024 Position Number: 80001059 Union: Non-Union FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt Department: Engineering - District 1 Facilities Salary Grade: E-15.5 Salary Range: $73,798.23 - $110,697.35 Employment Type: Full Time Building Location: Western Trades - Greensburg Building Street: 241 AKH Maintenance Lane Building City: Jeannette Building State: Pennsylvania (US-PA) Building Zip Code: 15644 Work Schedule: Flexible Work Options 

  

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”!  Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce.  The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually.  Together, we are building the highway of the future. 

  

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as: 

Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting 

Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days 

*Some options may require completion of probationary period.  

  

The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options.  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The Commission will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

Job Purpose and Summary 

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the day-to-day work of plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians and electricians to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of facilities for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work involves operational, preventive and emergency maintenance/repair activities for all PTC facilities such as service plazas, maintenance sheds, interchanges, utility buildings, tunnels, offices, etc. Work is performed with independence and reviewed by a manager for completion of projects, quality of services provided and overall performance. Supervision is exercised over internal and external staff involved in facilities maintenance activities. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities 

Supervises, plans, and organizes the work and operations of internal and external staff including performances management, delegation of work assignments and review of work product. 

Plans, organizes, and supervises a facilities maintenance program for all buildings and structures within the assigned district(s) including tunnels and building support systems. 

Assigns and monitors the work of tradesmen. Monitors and reviews work order status and follow-up paperwork using mobile and other electronic devices/programs. 

Conducts routine facilities condition assessments and inspects work to ensure adherence to plans, specifications and technical trades standards. Identifies deficiencies and recommends corrective action. 

Develops and monitors preventative maintenance schedules to ensure PTC facilities and support systems remain operational.   

Reviews and develops logs, charts, and reports to monitor operations. 

Estimates annual and special budgetary requirements for any planned trade work activities for the district. 

Reviews requests for inventory, equipment and small tools and determines what resources are necessary. Initiates and processes purchase orders and requests for materials and resources needed. 

Evaluates and supervises projects, planning studies, programs and processes related to facilities trades work. Communicates project progress to appropriate staff. 

Prepares preliminary sketches for maintenance projects. 

Acts as a customer service representative and liaison to contractors and other agencies. 

Participates in, or provides consultation to, committees, planning groups, special training and/or seminars. 

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes.  

Responds to emergencies and is available 24/7/365 when needed.  

Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents. 

Performs related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Nine (9) years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or trades work;  
OR  
Five (5) years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or trades work AND a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, facilities management or a related field.  
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.  

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment. 

Competencies 

Problem Solving/Analysis 

Critical Thinking 

Decision Making and Independent Judgment 

Resource Management 

Communication Proficiency 

Quality Control 

Operational Management 

Attention to Detail 

Leadership 

Delegation Skills 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires frequent travel and/or fieldwork and exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments. 

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.   

Benefits  

  

The selected candidate will be offered an exceptional benefits package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, along with a benefit plan for retirement.  In addition, leave programs, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and alternative work schedules are available to employees.   

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling 717-831-7378.