Maintenance Supervisor

MSC Cruises, the world's third largest cruise line brand is expanding its Port Operations team in the USA. Reporting to the General Manager, Port Operations. This is supervisory work in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings/cruise terminals. An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating and supervising construction and maintenance crews assigned to various structures within our facilities. Work is subject to review by a maintenance superior who offers assistance on unusual or difficult projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assignment and review of trades foremen, journeymen, helpers and laborers working on varied projects within our maintenance and construction program.
• Interpret engineering and mechanical drawings to layout and supervise projects designed by architectural or engineering superiors.
• Supervise subordinate skilled and unskilled tradesmen by assignment and inspection of work in progress and upon completion for adherence to prescribed construction standards and building codes.
• Plans, lays out, and assigns projects which have been approved by administrative superiors.
• Directs projects through subordinates varied physical plant maintenance, modification and construction in such trades as carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and general maintenance work.
• Directs periodic preventive maintenance checks on a wide variety of mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment.
• Recommends extent and nature of building repairs and improvements.
• Estimates labor and material requirements, selects equipment to be purchased. Checks and approves supply orders.
• Requisition s materials; maintains records; prepares and submits reports; recommends budgetary requirements.
• Makes periodic field inspections at work sites.
• Reassigns crews from one job to another and confers with occupants on work scheduling.
• Works closely with staff to coordinate work projects with inspections and completion schedules.
• Performs additional work duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction procedures and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials of the building and mechanical trades.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to plan, layout, and assign the work of skilled tradesmen in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate work projects.
• Ability to estimate costs in terms of labor, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to keep accurate records and to prepare and submit reports.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

• US Passport or US Permanent Resident.
• MSC Cruises is an E-Verify employer.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Engineering, and Project Management

• Travel Arrangements