Equipment Maintenance Division Supervisor

City of Mount VernonEquipment Maintenance Shop, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Equipment Services Manager oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of the City’s vehicles and equipment in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Schedules and manages all maintenance and repair work; provides supervision and direction to assigned staff; assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and general equipment issues. Procures parts and tires for vehicles and equipment; manages bidding and contracts for gas and diesel purchases; maintains the fueling station operations and inventories. Prepares budget estimates; collaborates with other City departments to determine vehicle and equipment needs and all associated costs. Manages to procurement and surplus of all City vehicles and equipment; calculates operating costs; prepares estimates for damaged vehicles; writes vehicle and equipment specifications. Assists with the general cleaning of the shop, vehicles, and equipment. Welds and fabricates metal using a variety of tools and techniques. Oversees, schedules, and participates in facilities maintenance and repair work. Sets up new vehicles and systems with communications equipment, networking hardware, and safety equipment. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Vocational training in equipment or vehicle repair or related field AND four (4) years of progressively responsible automotive and heavy equipment repair experience which includes some previous supervisory or lead responsibilities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Knowledge of Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Knowledge of General office policies, procedures, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of Customer service principles, practices, and etiquette.
  • Knowledge of Records maintenance and retention policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Work safety policies, procedures, practices, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of Welding and fabrication methods.
  • Knowledge of Inventory management practices and systems.
  • Knowledge of Electric and computer systems in vehicles.
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic, electric, fuel injection and computer systems.
  • Knowledge of General uses and functions of various vehicles and equipment used by the City.
  • Knowledge of Supervisory principles and practices.
  • Skill in Reading and accurately interpreting repair and operator manuals.
  • Skill in Operating various tools and equipment.
  • Skill in Performing accurate mathematic calculations.
  • Skill in Diagnosing and troubleshooting vehicles and equipment.
  • Skill in Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
  • Skill in Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.
  • Skill in Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Skill in Completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Skill in Typing and entering data with speed and accuracy.
  • Skill in Preparing clear and concise communications, reports, and technical documents.
  • Skill in Analyzing complex issues and implementing appropriate responses.
  • Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
  • Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
  • A valid Class B Commercial Washington State driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Schedules and manages all maintenance and repair work
  • Provides supervision and direction to assigned staff
  • Assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and general equipment issues
  • Procures parts and tires for vehicles and equipment
  • Manages bidding and contracts for gas and diesel purchases
  • Maintains the fueling station operations and inventories
  • Prepares budget estimates
  • Collaborates with other City departments to determine vehicle and equipment needs and all associated costs
  • Manages the procurement and surplus of all City vehicles and equipment
  • Calculates operating costs
  • Prepares estimates for damaged vehicles
  • Writes vehicle and equipment specifications
  • Assists with the general cleaning of the shop, vehicles, and equipment
  • Welds and fabricates metal using a variety of tools and techniques
  • Oversees, schedules, and participates in facilities maintenance and repair work
  • Sets up new vehicles and systems with communications equipment, networking hardware, and safety equipment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurances
  • Life Insurance policy
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Department of Retirement Systems Retirement Plan
  • Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
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