Stations and Facilities Inspector

Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline.

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MTA Metro-North Railroad is a dynamic organization, operating out of the jewel of New York City, Grand Central Terminal.  We provide service to over 86.5 million customers, traveling in and out of New York and Connecticut.  A subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Metro-North Railroad is one of the busiest commuter railroads in the nation.  MTA Metro-North Railroad strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities to its employees.

Position Objective:

This position is responsible for performing inspections of Metro-North’s stations and facilities to identify items and conditions that require repair or maintenance to keep Metro-North Railroad stations and facilities in good repair.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspections of Metro-North’s stations and facilities on a cyclical basis.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports and photographs of inspections and findings daily.
• Generate material and equipment lists to be used by maintenance forces to accomplish required tasks.
• Maintain a database of observed defects and repairs to be utilized for creating task orders and monitoring repairs.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, electrical, and plumbing fundamentals and ability to recognize defects in the same.
• Basic knowledge of structural components commonly found in stations or similar structures.
• Ability to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to work in varied railroad environments (i.e., rights-of-way, platforms, confined spaces, etc) and varied tours of duty.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and with little supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel) or comparable applications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field. Demonstrated equivalent experience, education, and/or technical credentials may be considered in place of a degree to include 2 additional years of related experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in building maintenance or building maintenance programs, construction, or related field.

The Following is/are preferred, but other satisfactory combinations of relevant experience, education, and/or technical credentials will be considered:

• 3+ years experience in building maintenance, construction, or related fields

Other Information

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to toxicological testing.

According 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”).

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or transfer for an employee entering an authorized driving position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.