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Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Salary : $74,300.25 - $104,547.91 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 015053-25-PW

Department : Public Works

Division : 24th Street Fleet Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor will operate and manage a maintenance repair garage in support of city vehicles and equipment. This position is responsible for supervising, administrative tasks, and managing a unionized workforce in accordance with labor agreements, and local, state, and federal guidelines. This position will manage repair priorities, Fleet Management Division initiatives, and maintenance service schedules. The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor is required to work with vendors to coordinate warranty repair work and repairs outside of the maintenance garage scope of services provided.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have experience with supervising a unionized workforce including team building, labor agreements and discipline. They will be capable of maintaining a vehicle repair facility in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following qualities and skills :

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office computer programs and functions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, judgment, and patience in working with the public, staff, and City departments.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities and multi-task.
  • Well organized in a continuously evolving environment.

DEFINITION

To plan, assign, supervise and review the work of a crew of semi-skilled and skilled workers in the mechanical or body repair and maintenance of a wide variety of gasoline and diesel automotive, construction and mechanical equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Fleet Superintendent. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision over equipment maintenance and repair personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Plan, assign and supervise the work of equipment mechanics, equipment body mechanics, and other skilled and semi-skilled workers engaged in the overhaul, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of automotive, construction and mechanical equipment.
  • Inspect work in progress and upon completion for compliance with policies, procedures and standard trade practices.
  • Make initial inspections in difficult cases and diagnose mechanical defects.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and make recommendations regarding feasibility of major repairs.
  • Prepare reports; maintain records of time, materials and equipment used; order supplies and materials.
  • Coordinate equipment repair work with operating departments.
  • Coordinate the establishment of and compliance with work methods and procedures with equipment maintenance administrative personnel.
  • Insure the adherence to safe work practices by shop personnel.
  • Check new equipment to ensure operational correctness.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Knowledge of :

  • Methods, practices, materials and tools of the automotive and heavy equipment mechanic trade.
  • Standard practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment of equipment body repair and painting work, including welding procedures, materials and applications.
  • Operating and repair characteristics of a variety of heavy equipment.
  • Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
  • Principles of gasoline and diesel engines.
  • Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
  • Ability to :

  • Plan, lay out, and assign the work of skilled mechanics and other shop workers.
  • Diagnose defects in and repair a wide variety of heavy equipment.
  • Fabricate, repair and modify specialized equipment parts, using gas and arc welding equipment.
  • Maintain records and reports.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates.
  • EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

    Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

    Five years of experience as a journey level mechanic or equipment body mechanic, including some supervisory experience. Specialized automotive or equipment repair courses.

    PROOF OF EDUCATION

    Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

    An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

    THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

    Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

  • 1. Application : (Pass / Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
  • Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  • Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified :
  • If applicants do not list current and / or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week) .

  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
  • Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment .
  • Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
  • If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
  • Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
  • 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note :

  • Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
  • A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
  • 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor examination.

    4. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

    5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

    QUESTIONS :

    For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

  • Please visit https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / Home / ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
  • For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
  • Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment;
  • Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
  • Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
  • Bilingual Pay

    Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

    Pension Reform Act

    The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    Additional Information

    Civil Service Rules :

    Union Contracts :

    Salary Schedule :

    APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

    PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use any combination of education and / or experience as listed to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment) for information on accepted documentation.

    EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

  • No units from an accredited college or university
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
  • 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
  • 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
  • Associates Degree
  • 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate
  • SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

    Describe your leadership or supervisory experience in a vehicle repair facility. Include in your response any experience you have reviewing the completed maintenance and repairs on vehicles and / or equipment.

    List any fleet databases or programs that you have previously worked in. Detail its use and your level of experience.

    Describe any experience you have coordinating fleet vehicle repairs with outside vendors.

    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION : The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser : http : / / www.cityofsacramento.org / - / media / Corporate / Files / CMO / City-of-Sacramento-RGEAP-v810012020.pdf?la=en I understand and agree to the above instructions.

    Select all the boxes that best describe the approaches you have used to manage a team's workload and determine workload priorities.

  • Mechanic availability
  • What special skills or knowledge is required for the job / assignment
  • Parts availability
  • What special tools, overhead hoists, and other equipment is needed for the job / assignment
  • Priorities of other jobs in the shop
  • Impact of downtime on the user
  • When the user needs the unit
  • Are spare units are available
  • None of the above
  • Select the one option that best describes your experience distributing new safety information through safety meetings and confirming workplace compliance with safety procedures.

  • Seven years or more
  • At least six years, but less than seven years
  • At least five years, but less than six years
  • At least four years, but less than five years
  • Less than four years
  • Select the one option that best describes your experience inputting and reviewing fleet software data for accuracy and using the data to generate reports for submission for the California Bi-annual Inspection Terminal (BIT) or equivalent.

  • Seven years or more
  • At least six years, but less than seven years
  • At least five years, but less than six years
  • At least four years, but less than five years
  • Less than four years
  • Select the one option that best describes your experience inspecting and evaluating the quality of a mechanic's automotive repair.

  • Seven years or more
  • At least six years, but less than seven years
  • At least five years, but less than six years
  • At least four years, but less than five years
  • Less than four years
  • Select the one option that best describes your experience supporting, mentoring, and identifying growth areas of lower-level staff for career development.

  • Seven years or more
  • At least six years, but less than seven years
  • At least five years, but less than six years
  • At least four years, but less than five years
  • Less than four years
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