Supervising Automotive/Equipment Mechanic

at  California State University Long Beach

Job no: 544125
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision, supervises skilled automotive and/or equipment mechanics and their semi-skilled and unskilled assistants engaged in the maintenance, repair and modification of automotive, maintenance, landscape, agricultural and construction equipment, machinery and tools. Assess and make recommendations regarding the need to purchase or replace vehicles and equipment; plan, prioritize and coordinate the work of multiple crews or projects; assign work to qualified crew members; provide work and safety instructions; provide customer service to customers and vendors; recommend training programs for staff and provide on-the-job training and instructions to less skilled workers in trade and safety practices; monitor work progress; inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications, special instructions and sound trade practices; in collaboration with the Director, Facilities, delegate tasks to staff; provide input on the development and maintain computerized maintenance management system for shop, as well as manual systems, which track vehicle/equipment use, condition, service history, inspections, labor, materials and purchasing; and prepare reports.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Supervising Automotive/Equipment Mechanic must possess a thorough knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques; working knowledge of job design and work sequencing applicable to an automotive or mechanical equipment shop; working knowledge of alternative fuel vehicle technology; thorough knowledge of applicable
state and federal safety codes pertaining to mechanic shops; working knowledge of campus policies and programs applying to maintenance of campus fleet vehicles; and working knowledge applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to automotive and equipment oversight and maintenance.
Must be able to maintain currency in equipment innovations and advances and provide technical leadership; plan and direct the work of skilled workers and their semi-skilled and unskilled assistants; determine and coordinate staffing, material and equipment needs for multiple jobs and projects; and ensure the accuracy and maintenance of assigned record-keeping systems.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to three or more years of experience as a journey-level automotive or equipment mechanic, including one to two years in a lead or supervisory capacity required.
• ASE certified preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

• Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent’s time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing

• Trouble-shots problems with vehicles and equipment. Assists with labor and material estimates. Assists with selecting, ordering and storage of automotive parts and inventory. Assists with the work on all campus vehicles and equipment and inspects the work of others and reports findings. Maintains records on all vehicles and inventory parts and equipment. Performs emergency road service and parts pickup as needed. Coordinators with the FM Director and makes recommendations for purchases and anticipates inventory needs. Ensures safety and proper work techniques. May lead and participate in regular safety meetings for shop and may act as a member of the department’s safety program. Directs or assists with preventive maintenance on all vehicles and equipment. Obtains price quotes from off-campus garages and vendors for performing various maintenance and repair functions. Monitors bulk petroleum products and reorders as needed. Assists with tracking all credit purchases and completes reconciliation statements on a monthly basis. Operates all university motor vehicles and carts as part of maintenance, repair, and inspections process. Ensure all SUAM requirements are met.
• Installs various parts, performs maintenance and repairs on automobiles, various pieces of equipment and heavy equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, repairing or replacing engine components, brake, front end and steering systems, tune-ups, fuel systems, air conditioning systems, and all other systems associated with maintenance and repair of various vehicles, carts, and equipment belonging to the University. Performs emissions testing on all applicable campus vehicles.
• Provide on-the-job training and instructions to less skilled workers in trade and safety practices on specialized equipment that includes, but limited to forklifts, aerial and scissor lifts.