Superintendent

Description

Job Information:12928

Title: Superintendent, Facilities 

First Date of Posting: 09/16/2025
Last Date of Filing: 09/30/2025

Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Facilities 
Reports to:General Superintendent, Facilities Operations
Work Location: Various
Hours of Work: Managerial

This position is competitive and is eligible for the 55-a Program. This position is open to qualified persons who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page.      

Compensation:      

Salary Range(Grade D/594): $94,161 - $148,834.   

UTLO Rate: $142,650

Responsibilities:      

The selected candidate will be accountable for planning, organizing, directing teams, and managing all personnel and activities related to facility maintenance, construction, and operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing subordinates; developing cost estimates; coordinating general orders; and providing necessary inspection, maintenance, repair, and/or construction activities to ensure safe and reliable facility operations. The candidate will also assume the duties and responsibilities of the General Superintendent during their absence.    

Education and Experience:      

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction management, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of full-time related experience, of which three (3) years must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; OR a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Desired Skills:      

• A baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
• HVAC Certificate from an accredited or nationally recognized institution.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to review design documents (contract drawings and specifications), shop drawings, and O&M manuals from a maintenance and commissioning perspective.
•  Knowledge of transit operations relates to infrastructure maintenance and construction, including railroad safety standards, material procurement, and labor contracts.
• Extensive experience in the repair, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, reconstruction, and installation of infrastructure components such as AC units, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and cooling tower water management systems.
• Ability to estimate HVAC work requirements, including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment needed for operating and capital projects.
• Familiarity with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC equipment and boilers.
• Knowledge and ability to create computerized preventive maintenance schedules for boilers and HVAC systems.
• Understanding of HVAC BMS systems, DDC controllers, and logic diagrams.
• Knowledge of proper refrigerant recovery and recycling procedures.
• EPA refrigerant certification is desirable.
• Knowledge of all applicable safety rules and safe work practices.

Selection Method:      

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.      

All appointments, with the exception of the Department of Subways employees on MABSTOA payroll, will be made on the NYCT payroll.      

Other Information:      

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).      

Equal Employment Opportunity:      

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.