Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Automotive) (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Wethersfield, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is currently accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Automotive). Our mission is to deliver value-added programs and services by creating efficiencies, introducing smart technologies, while acting with integrity, and providing collaboration and strategic leadership. If you have the skills to support this mission and the goals of continuously improving customer service and business processes, fostering and sustaining a strong work environment, strong staff performance and being accountable while strategically aligning our resources, then we encourage you to apply for this position.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included performing highly skilled duties in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title.
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and national codes and regulations
Considerable knowledge of modern methods and equipment involved in the trade indicated by the parenthetical title of the class
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Skills in performing technical duties of the class
Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches
Ability to utilize computer software
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Graduation from vocational or technical school may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
Experience with organizing and managing priorities with competing deadlines
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience reviewing and processing work orders, invoices, and maintenance documentation
Experience in maintenance scheduling and inventory management
Experience communicating with internal staff, external vendors, and other stakeholders

Responsibilities

Assisting with the supervision of the Wethersfield Fleet Garage on a regular basis and providing back-up supervision coverage at the New Haven and Norwich Fleet garages as needed
Overseeing all new vehicle acquisitions, including vehicle intake, inspections, equipment installations, documentation review, registration, vendor communication, and processing of paperwork at the Wethersfield Fleet Garage
Administering the fleet telematics device program at the Wethersfield Fleet Garage, including the installation, removal, troubleshooting, and replacement of telematic devices in new, turn-in, and active vehicles.
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff
Provides staff training and assistance
Conducts performance evaluations
Determines priorities and plans crew work
Establishes and maintains crew procedures
Develops or makes recommendations on the development of policies and standards
Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Prepares reports and correspondence
Performs some of the more skilled duties involved
May estimate time, skills and material needed for proposed repairs or improvements
Performs related duties as required