Supervisor, Craft Crew (Fire Equipment)

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority•Hyattsville, MD

37d

About The Position

The Supervisor, Craft Crew Fire Equipment oversees the inspection, installation, repair, and replacement of fire systems. The incumbent supervises crews of Fire Equipment Technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Four (4) years of technical experience as a fire equipment technician or fire service experience (i.e., fire marshal, sprinkler repair/fitter, fire equipment inspections, fire equipment installation and repair).
Must be familiar with fire codes, and fire life safety codes.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's permit
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required.
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory and or leadman experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises employees who perform work as it relates to fire suppression systems and other related fire/life safety (FLS) equipment.
Supervises and develops schedules for inspection, preventive, corrective and overhaul maintenance and replacement of mechanical equipment systems and facilities.
Conducts daily toolbox meetings; develops job specific safety plans; performs safety audits and safety conversations.
Participates as a member of a Local Safety Committee and performs incident investigations.
Reviews maintenance processes and procedures from a safety perspective and recommends improvements.
Supervises subordinate staff, recommends applicant selection, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution.
Assigns duties, directs work, and approves leave requests and time sheets.
Performs on-site quality inspections and monitors work performed by contractors and internal staff; ensures compliance with established standards.
Acts as site supervisor or coordinator to interact with and support other maintenance and operations functions.
Analyzes work volume, staffing requirements and recommends measures to enhance performance and productivity.
Trains employees using applicable technical data, tools, precision measuring equipment, special equipment, test instrumentation, corrective maintenance programs and procedures.
Provides instruction on safety and environmental requirements and methods to minimize at-risk behaviors, avoid injuries and property damage.
Teaches techniques for identifying and correcting safety hazards.
Enforces compliance with personal protective equipment requirements and the roadway worker protection program.
Purchases materials, parts and tools. Ensures their proper use, care and security. Complies with established procurement policies and procedures.
Prepares and completes accurate oral, written, and electronic reports and documentation; ensures easy retrieval of information for statistical and management purposes.
Supports severe weather and other emergency response efforts, provides immediate maintenance support to protect assets.
Attends and passes the required safety training classes and continuously maintains current knowledge of industry best practices.
Ensures subordinates pass required training, maintain their required certifications and that they perform assignments according to established safety practices and maintenance guidelines.
Accurately maintains the Authority's Maintenance Management database. Enters work performance data, monitors work orders and backlog, assesses equipment performance trends, and predicts future maintenance requirements