Shop Superintendent (Equipment Services Coordinator), Grade N24

Montgomery County • 16700 Crabbs Branch Way Derwood MD 20855 USA, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal "only" job posting, available to current Montgomery County Government employees only. Montgomery County employees who were affected by reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights. Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program (LOSAP); or Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Government Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship. The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services provides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers. Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff. The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Services is seeking an experienced Equipment Services Coordinator (Shop Superintendent) to provide management of a 24/7 Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance facility and personnel, to include supervisory and administrative work coordinating and directing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty vehicles, mobile equipment or transit equipment.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of journey level experience in the vehicular repair trade in either light automotive, heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment, or commercial transit equipment, or any combination thereof which totals eight (8) years, at least three (3) years of which included supervisory responsibilities.
• Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.
• Ability to stoop, crouch, and crawl into cramped spaces, and occasionally lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Possession of either a Class "A" or "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, or an Instructional Permit for a Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement, issued by the applicant's state of residence.
• Possession of, or ability to acquire, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for air conditioning (transit, heavy and light automotive).
• Possession of, or ability to acquire, Maryland State Emission Control Certification (automotive only).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in automotive related area or graduation from an automotive trade school.
• ASE Master Certification in Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks.
• Experience supervising automotive staff to include evaluating employee performance and attendance management in a union environment.
• Experience applying the principles, practices, and concepts of automotive/ heavy equipment fleet operations and management.
• Experience scheduling, assigning and reviewing work in progress and, upon completion, to see that repair and maintenance work are properly performed.
• Experience using automated systems technology and software applications, including a Fleet Management Work Order/Inventory System.
• Experience in County, State and Federal laws, Federal Transit Administration and DOT regulations related to motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, develops, and manages all facets of a multi shift, twenty-four hour, seven days a week automotive repair and preventive maintenance, auto body repair and refinishing shop program for automobiles, light trucks, heavy duty trucks, construction equipment, and transit buses; which involves reviewing and analyzing monthly, annual, production and quality control reports and standards in order to ensure optimum productivity and devise improved utilization of labor and fiscal resources supporting the total vehicle maintenance program.
• Develops methods and procedures for monitoring and evaluating contracted repair proficiency against performance indicators; develops cost effective solutions in response to inefficiency and communicates solutions and inefficiencies to vendors.
• Prepares and/or oversees preparation of damage repair claims and negotiates repair costs within established guidelines; and inspects repair work of outside vendors in process and upon completion.
• Prepares and/or oversees preparation of such written reports as equipment abuse reports, warranty reports, budgetary requirement reports for shop tools and equipment, work production reports, and safety equipment compliance reports, and makes oral presentations to superiors concerning both in-house and contracted maintenance/repair activities and cost effectiveness.
• Ensures that all new and/or repaired vehicles and equipment are delivered as specified; develops and negotiates acceptable modifications and ensure that modifications have been completed; refuses to accept vehicles and equipment not delivered as specified; and monitors vehicle and equipment assembly at vendor sites.
• Reviews, evaluates, and comments on bids submitted by manufacturers and service company representatives; approves invoices for payment; and monitors purchase orders.
• Investigates and provides guidance on the most complex repair and maintenance problems relating to a fleet of vehicles and provides instruction to subordinates and supervisors in developing a solution.
• Monitors and ensures all warranty work is completed on components and assemblies covered by warranty, exercises guaranteed buy back options of acquisition contracts and manages all factory recalls on specific pieces of equipment to ensure the least disruption in customer usage.
• Develops, prepares, and reviews recommendations concerning technical specifications on a variety of vehicles and equipment, makes recommendations in developing technologies, and ensures repair shops meet and maintain all OSHA and EPA compliance requirements.
• Plans for, and/or makes final decision concerning scheduled and unscheduled external repair of multiples of equipment/vehicles, and coordinates with factory representatives the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.
• Performs related duties as required.
• As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

Benefits

• The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $ 80,070 to $ 128,198 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED