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Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 5/1/18; 11/16/22 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for supervising the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a large number of gasoline and diesel-powered, self-propelled and non self-propelled motor driven equipment, vehicles and stationary equipment. The incumbent also is responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment and provides for employee safety and training. The work is performed under the general supervision of the County Fleet Supervisor or higher level administrator with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the work of all employees assigned to the motor equipment shop. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Follows established shop procedures, priorities and work schedules and monitors their effectiveness; Monitors shop activities to ensure the most effective utilization of staff and equipment and that work is completed according to schedule; Reviews work orders and records to identify such factors as rates of productivity, types of repair tasks performed and the time required to perform such tasks for the purpose of identifying problems and improving the effective utilization of staff, equipment, supplies and space; Works with mechanics on different repairs and provides training as necessary; Enforces safety procedures and standards for all maintenance shop operations; Ensures that service and claims covered by warranty are properly performed, and that the work performed by manufacturer's representatives is satisfactory; Recommends budget requirements for the shop including staffing, parts, supplies and equipment needs; Recommends modification to existing motorized equipment, and changes in specifications for new equipment to improve or eliminate apparent maintenance and repair problems; Recommends the stock of equipment parts to insure proper inventory levels are maintained; Keeps detailed maintenance records on each piece of equipment; Operates all highway motor equipment in the course of testing, may also operate this equipment for other purposes. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices and techniques of mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic repairs on gasoline or diesel-powered motor equipment and heavy construction equipment; Thorough knowledge of the operation and use of motor equipment, including construction equipment; Thorough knowledge of the use of motor equipment repair parts, equipment materials and supplies; ---PAGE BREAK--- Equipment Maintenance Supervisor Page 2 I 2 Thorough knowledge of the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of repair shop equipment; Good knowledge of the storekeeping and inventory control practices followed in a motor equipment repair shop; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to train subordinate skilled motor equipment repair personnel; Ability to read and interpret technical motor equipment repair manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints; Ability to accurately diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems for gasoline and diesel-powered equipment; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree or higher or certificate in automotive repair technology or closely related field and four years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic which involved the repair and overhaul of automotive diesel engines and heavy motor equipment, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six years of experience as defined in one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of and NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Possession of a valid New York State Class A Commercial Driver's license with air brake and tank endorsements are required. Failure to maintain NYS Class A Commercial Driver's License with all required endorsements will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. 2. Possession of a Motor Vehicle Inspector's Certificate.