Maintenance Shop Supervisor

City of Covington; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Covington is seeking a Shop Supervisor in Equipment Maintenance to oversee the maintenance and repair of city‑owned vehicles and machines. You will direct activities, schedule repairs, and work through subordinates as needed to ensure reliable operations.

The role emphasizes safety, record keeping, cost control, and coordination with vendors. Strong supervisory skills and mechanical insight are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college/tech school.
• Six months to one year related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Inspects automotive equipment and schedules repairs.
• Coordinates operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Directs expenses and analyzes repair costs to control spend.
• Responds to emergency field assistance as needed.
• Plans and directs safety campaigns.
• Negotiates with vendors for equipment and supplies.
• Supervises staff in equipment maintenance.
• Implements organizational policies and laws.
• Trains employees and manages performance.

Skills

Read procedures

Write reports

Public speaking

Mathematics basics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Jacks

Hydraulic lifts

Air tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for skilled and technical supervisory mechanical work in charge of the maintenance and repair of city-owned equipment including automobiles, trucks, tractors, grading machines, and small engine equipment. Directs and coordinates operational activities of the equipment maintenance department by performing the duties personally or through subordinates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects automotive equipment, scheduling needed repair or service work.
• Coordinates operation and maintenance of equipment, storage facilities, and repair facilities.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records.
• Directs recording of expenses and analyzes purchase and repair costs to control expenditures.
• Responds to emergency field assistance for equipment as needed.
• Plans and directs safety campaigns.
• Negotiates with vendors to purchase automotive equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Directly supervises employees in the equipment maintenance department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Position Details

• Position: Shop Supervisor
• Department: Equipment Maintenance
• Reports To: Equipment Maintenance Manager
• Pay Grade: GS 17
• Drug/Alcohol Test: Random P.S.
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school.
• Or six months to one‑year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid State of Georgia Class A or B driver’s license, or ability to obtain within one (1) year.

Tools and Equipment Used

Motorized vehicles for mechanical testing purposes; power and hand tools and equipment for vehicle and mechanical system work; mechanics tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance of motorized vehicles; electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment; personal computer, calculator, phone, mobile or portable radio.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.