Job ID: 12850
Business Unit: New York City Transit
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: NYC Transit Authority
Date Posted: Aug 29, 2025
Description Title:
Maintenance Supervisor II (Elevator & Escalator) - Instructor Job ID 12850 First Date of Posting: 8/25/2025
Last Date of Filing: 9/8/2025
Authority: TA
Department: Subways
Division/Unit: Operations Training
Reports to: Director, Operations Training
Work Location: Operations Training Car Equipment Locations
Hours of Work: Various
The Track and Infrastructure Training Unit (part of Operations Training Division) provides induction training and skill development for current employees in the areas of Elevator & Escalator, Hydraulics, Heavy Equipment, Track Supervisor, Track Inspector and Track Safety.
The courses offered are curated to empower operating personnel to perform their duties in a safe, efficient and effective manner. The learning programs are developed in partnership with NYCT's departmental management and other MTA agencies.
The position is open to current MTA/NYCT employees who have a permanent status in the title of Maintenance Supervisor I or II - Elevator & Escalator and Hydraulics Responsibility: This role is for a dynamic and enthusiastic supervisor looking for promotion, skill & leadership development and overtime opportunities.
- Supervise and instruct hourly, supervisory & management employees in the classroom and field locations.
- Develop and deliver training programs including, but not limited to: Elevator Doors, Basic Motor Control, Principles of Troubleshooting, and other required training.
- Deliver presentations and facilitate computer-based training
- Provide trouble shooting and technical assistance
- Create and maintain training aids & mockups associated with elevator and escalator training equipment.
- Evaluate student performance and maintain records.
- Collaborate with department liaisons to coordinate & schedule training.
- Research industry best practices and incorporates new & innovative delivery methods.
- Perform administrative tasks and other duties as required to meet business needs.
Desired Skills: - Knowledge of elevator and escalator equipment function and maintenance
- Create and follow lesson plans & present training materials in an effective manner.
- Ability to communicate through verbal and written means
- Coordinate with other training units to achieve training goals effectively.
- Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Provide input to update and revise learning materials / manuals.
- Work to develop instructor and participant learning materials/manuals.
- Ability to use resources effectively and adapt to changing conditions
- Knowledge and experience of track safety and track flagging procedures as outlined in the NYCT Rules and Regulations manuals and rule books.
Maintenance Supervisor II (Elevator & Escalator) Salary Range: 1st Step - Entrance $112,717
2nd Step - 7th Month $114,313
3rd Step - 2nd Year $118,338
Education and Experience: Five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the maintenance department of a major railroad, maintaining and repairing multiple-unit rail cars, service cars, and locomotives; at least one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Selection Method: Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.
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.
