Automotive Superintendent

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Job Description

Performs difficult, technical, and responsible administrative work, supervising the servicing, maintenance, and repair of automotive equipment at the City's equipment repair shop; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over all automotive maintenance personnel.

Essential Functions

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, schedules, directs, and supervises the work of mechanics engaged in the repair and maintenance of municipal automotive equipment;
• Provides technical advice to subordinates; evaluates the work performance of employees;
• Oversees operation of the automotive fuel system, keeping abreast with current government regulations;
• Prepares garage budget estimates and other regular and special reports;
• Supervises the data collection for all automotive maintenance operational records;

• Supervises the keeping of an inventory of spare automotive parts and supplies.
• Diagnoses problems, writes repair orders and supervises and inspects the major repair, overhaul, and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Evaluate municipal fleet requirements and recommend the purchase of new automotive equipment, shop equipment, and supplies.
• Trains technical and service staff; recommends promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees the preparation of new vehicles before routing to the department.
• Assists in developing operational policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to other departments for specialized equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of automotive repair shop management; thorough knowledge of the characteristics and maintenance needs of a wide variety of automotive and mechanical equipment; thorough knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline and diesel engines and/or of the repair and maintenance characteristics of a variety of earth moving and other construction and special equipment; thorough knowledge of business practices applicable to garage management; general knowledge of business or public administration; ability to plan and supervise the work of an automotive maintenance operation; ability to maintain an effective working relationship with City officials, associates, and the public.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school supplemented by course work in heavy and light equipment maintenance and nine (7) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive and/or construction equipment including considerable supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, management, or a related field, and four years of increasingly responsible experience in fleet and/or facility maintenance and management, including significant supervisory responsibility.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period, (State of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to lift, carry and push articles weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, Safety Harness, safety shoes, hearing protector, gloves, and welder's helmet. Exposure to noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, toxic metals, mist, gases, and smoke.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.