Supervisor, Facilities Technician

About the Role

The Facilities Technician Supervisor reports to the Manager of Public Facilities and serves as a working supervisor responsible for both leading staff and performing skilled technical work related to the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, removal, and inspection of Capital Metro's public transit infrastructure. This position provides day‑to‑day supervision, work direction, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance oversight for Facilities Technicians while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with agency policies, procedures, and quality standards. The supervisor also performs skilled work involving bus stop shelters, signage, poles, lighting systems, solar‑powered equipment, transit amenities, and facility structures throughout the service area, including boom lift operation, loading, rigging, concrete demolition, patch work, solar installation, welding, painting, ground maintenance, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Assigned Personnel: Coordinate and supervise the daily work activities of up to three assigned employees, assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and providing day‑to‑day guidance, instruction, and technical assistance.
• Installation & Construction: Install, assemble, construct, relocate, and remove transit amenities (shelters, poles, signage, benches, lighting), including fabrication and manufacturing of signage and facility components; operate heavy equipment (boom cranes, telehandlers, forklifts) and manage loading, unloading, organization, and secure handling of materials and inventory.
• Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on transit infrastructure; execute multi‑trade repairs (electrical, solar, carpentry, welding, concrete, metal fabrication, painting); conduct site preparation, concrete demolition, and structural repairs; respond to vandalism, vehicle damage, weather‑related incidents, and emergency repairs.
• Facility & Grounds Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and appearance standards across transit centers, rail stations, bus stops, and park‑and‑ride locations; perform pressure washing, steam cleaning, graffiti removal, debris removal, and biohazard cleanup; conduct grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, vegetation control, pest management, and general upkeep of facilities and storage areas.
• Operational Support & Quality Assurance: Complete work orders, inspections, asset documentation, and data entry in maintenance systems; train and mentor employees; review completed work to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to agency standards; support special events, service changes, and emergency operations.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety policies, utilize PPE, maintain safe work practices, ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, and promptly report hazards, incidents, and security concerns; support Capital Metro’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Supervisory and/or Leadership Exercised: Plan, schedule, delegate, and oversee daily work assignments; coordinate work with vendors and consultants; support employee training and development; monitor work performance; provide recommendations related to hiring, performance management, and other personnel matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Eight (8) years of experience in construction, building maintenance, facility maintenance, or a related field, including three (3) years involving carpentry, painting, shelter installations, electrical systems, solar systems, ground maintenance, or similar trades.
• Valid Texas Driver License with an acceptable driving record; CDL Class B preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required agency certifications and equipment‑operation qualifications.
• Welding certification preferred.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a physical examination, drug screening, and agility assessment.

Crane Operation and Rigging

• Knowledge of crane operations, rigging practices, load securement, equipment setup, inspection, maintenance, and safe lifting procedures.
• Ability to safely operate, maneuver, transport, and secure mobile cranes and related lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to interpret load charts, assess site conditions, perform lifting operations, and communicate effectively with spotters and riggers.
• Knowledge of reeving procedures and proper use of slings, shackles, hooks, lifting devices, and specialty attachments.
• Ability to maintain compliance with OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and Capital Metro safety standards related to crane operations and rigging.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of computerized work order systems and data entry.
• Ability to operate construction equipment and power tools required.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings, technical specifications, and safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and specialized machinery.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently, provide guidance and training to others, and respond to emergency or after‑hours situations as needed.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement and adverse weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to stand, walk, and travel 90 % of the workday, as well as bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach, climb ladders up to 16 feet, and work at heights and in confined or restricted areas. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The position requires flexibility to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules, including major community events, transit service changes, and emergency operations with limited notice. Availability to respond to emergency weather events, facility damage incidents, and service restoration efforts is essential, as is the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and use telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 80 lb (with assistance), perform computer work 6‑8 hours per day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. Work may exceed a normal 40‑hour weekly schedule; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals