Manager, Rail Station Management

About the role

The Manager, Rail Station Management is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, customer service, and janitorial work of the Authority at all rail station facilities. This role also involves managing operational, administrative, and technical functions for the Rail Station Management department.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides leadership to assigned group of coordinators and union staff responsible for daily customer service interactions and upkeep of Authority facilities.
• Oversees the inspection of facilities and work completed by department personnel.
• Assists in the development and administration of departmental programs, policies, mission statements, goals, and objectives regarding customer service and janitorial services to meet Authority standards.
• Evaluates and monitors the performance of staff for compliance with work processes, safety standards, and best practices.
• Inspects and enters work orders for locations that need facility work.
• Refers employees for additional development and training based on evaluation findings.
• Supervises manpower requirements and provides oversight control of facility quality and condition.
• Performs and assists in snow removal processes as needed to ensure facilities and stations are accessible and safe for all Authority employees, customers, and transportation equipment/vehicles.
• Affords assistance in implementing and planning Snow Response Strategies.
• Conducts audits of inventory and stations.
• Performs uniform inspections to ensure employees adhere to relevant CTA rules.
• Maintains department reporting and administrative functions.
• Prepares and distributes a variety of reports for management.
• Identifies staff knowledge and recommends staff training for various qualifications.
• Maintains employee attendance control system and oversees filling of scheduled and non-scheduled absences.
• Conducts investigations and respond to Union grievances.
• Develops, implements, and maintains department programs and initiatives to ensure department goals and objectives are met.
• Identifies and provides recommendations for areas of improvement within the Rail Station Management Department.
• Collaborates with senior management to implement strategies for the organization, including work activities during periods of inclement weather to ensure prompt snow or sleet removal at critical locations.
• Responds to the scene of all incidents, accidents, and unusual occurrences in assigned facilities.
• Develops corrective action to prevent incident recurrence and monitors implementation.
• Reviews complaint logs, and quarterly employee performance reports from managers to maintain administrative controls.
• Oversees facility security and evacuation plans.
• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff.
• Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management or a related technical field, plus four (4) years of supervisory janitorial and/or maintenance experience, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position, including relevant military experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.
• Supervisory and/or management experience with a strong customer service focus preferred.
• Transit experience a plus.
• Must complete Rail Safety Training and maintain current Rail Safety Training certification.

Physical Requirements

• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, and climbing.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• May be required to work outdoors for extended periods of time during emergencies.
• Subject to existing weather conditions when working in the field.
• Required to work in the presence of 600-volt DC electrical current and around moving trains.