Supervisor Of Mechanics

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

Under general supervision or direction, the Supervisor of Mechanics (Mechanical Equipment) supervises, directs, and is responsible for assigned personnel performing repair, overhaul, and maintenance of mechanical equipment. Equipment includes building systems such as fans, blowers, exhausters, pumps, and compressors, as well as motor vehicles and automotive equipment. The role includes supervising personnel, scheduling and assigning work, selecting work methods, inspecting equipment and work progress, and road-testing agency vehicles to verify repairs. The Supervisor may interpret mechanical drawings; recommend purchases of production machinery; maintain adequate parts supplies; initiate purchases; and work with vendors to ensure materials and equipment meet specifications and arrive on time. The role also ensures equipment needs are met and assigned equipment is maintained, repaired, and safeguarded. Responsibilities include maintaining job-progress databases, developing and implementing productivity and cost-saving measures, enforcing health and safety precautions, keeping records and writing reports, using computer systems, and operating motor vehicles as needed. Related work is also performed. To be considered, candidates must be serving permanently in the title or be reachable on the NYC DOT promotion list, exam #2545, Supervisors of Mechanics (Mechanical Equipment).

Requirements

Must be serving permanently in the title or reachable on DOT promotion list, exam #2545, Supervisors of Mechanics (Mechanical Equipment).
Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as an Auto Machinist, Auto Mechanic, Auto Mechanic (Diesel), Electrician (Automobile), or Machinist, including two years at a supervisory level; alternatively, at least five years of that experience plus qualifying trade, technical, vocational high school, or accredited college education equivalent to the remaining experience. In either case, two years of supervisory experience are required.
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in New York State, maintained for the duration of employment.
For appointment to certain positions, a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions may be required and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and oversee personnel repairing, overhauling, and maintaining mechanical equipment.
Prepare work schedules and assignments and decide methods of performing work.
Interpret mechanical drawings when necessary.
Inspect equipment and check work progress.
Road-test agency vehicles to ensure repairs were completed properly.
Recommend and make suggestions regarding purchases of production machinery.
Ensure stockrooms maintain an adequate supply of proper parts.
Initiate purchases of parts and equipment and contact vendors to confirm specifications and timely delivery.
Ensure equipment needs are met in the assigned area and maintain, repair, and safeguard assigned equipment.
Update and maintain databases used to report job progress.
Develop, recommend, and implement productivity and cost-saving measures.
Enforce health and safety precautions.
Keep records, write reports, and use computer systems as necessary.
Operate motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.
Perform related work.