Facility Maintenance Supervisor I -Underground Utilities

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is a 205-employee transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is the public face of the Port of Baltimore. MPA was created by the Maryland General Assembly to increase waterborne commerce through the ports in the state. The Port of Baltimore plays an integral role as an economic generator and job creator, in addition to maintaining our nation's supply chain and moving vital goods to industries and consumers. As one of the nation's top ports for total cargo tonnage and overall dollar value of cargo, the Port of Baltimore is also one of the most diverse ports in the United States with over 140,000 jobs in Maryland linked to port activity.

For information on MPA, please go to https://mpa.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx.

General Role Description:
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to join its Facility Maintenance Underground Division. This motivated, positive, and driven professional will be primarily responsible for supervising and directing a team of employees in carrying out inspections, preventative maintenance, and both corrective and emergency repairs. This work will focus on the MPA's underground utilities and marine terminal infrastructure. The role also involves planning, scheduling, organizing, and directing maintenance and repair activities on the vast range of terminal infrastructure, including piers, bulkheads, water systems, railways, roads, buildings, electrical and communication systems, lighting, fire protection systems, and security systems. This is a key position that supports the broader MPA Facilities Maintenance/Operations Division and is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of the port's essential infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates all maintenance for underground utilities and marine terminal infrastructure.

• Schedules, plans, and assigns work using the Maximo system.

• Prioritizes work orders and assigns jobs to employees.

• Establishes preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life.

• Prepares reports on work in progress, completed tasks, and equipment status for management.

• Reviews work procedures and meets with staff to resolve issues.

• Administers all Human Resources issues, including leave requests, recruitment, and schedule changes.

• Conducts employee performance evaluations and oversees training.

• Monitors overtime and employee probation periods.

• Responds to emergency calls 24/7 for events like power outages, floods, and winter weather.

• Serves as the on-call duty supervisor on a rotating basis.

• Prepares cost estimates for new installations and repairs.

• Provides oversight on safety procedures for hazardous conditions.

• Assists other departments on collaborative projects.

• Contributes to departmental budget estimates.

Additionally, employees in this MPA position receive the following:

• A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year (the employee may choose to pay for boots outside of the covered options).
• All tools and equipment needed to perform the work required are provided by the MPA.
• All costs associated with the CDL license requirements during the probationary period are covered by the MPA.
• Continued training and development is provided by the MPA.
• Tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of experience in construction, facilities maintenance or skilled trades work. One year of this experience must have been in a lead worker or crew leader.

Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Notes:

1. Work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

1. A current, Class C (Non Commercial) motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland is required for this position. The applicable fields on this application regarding your Driver's License are required on this application for position eligibility.
2. Employees within this classification will be required to obtain their Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to the completion of their probationary period (training and expenses provided by the MPA).
3. Candidates and promotional employees hired into the Facility Maintenance Supervisor I classification may be required to satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements during the probationary period.
4. Employees may be required to satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this classification.
5. Employees seeking transfer to another administration may be required to satisfy that administration's training and certification program requirements.

Additional Notes:

1. Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility and are subject to call-in.

2. Employees are required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call back requirements.
3. Employees who work with, or may be exposed to hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint or chromium, may be required to undergo periodic medical testing and may be required to pass hazardous materials training and can wear a respirator.
4. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters.
5. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and must sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.
6. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02/11. Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
7. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11. Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please apply on-line athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

All applications must be received by 10/1/2025.

NOTES:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position may choose to be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/). This MUST be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.

The Maryland Port Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MPA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 09/17/2025