Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment) within the Campus Operations Department. You will oversee skilled mechanical work in the fleet maintenance shop and supervise the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel-powered, and alternative-fuel equipment.

Field work for routine maintenance and repairs may be required. You may need to provide 24/7 coverage, coordinate schedules, and oversee shop activities while guiding staff to meet schedules

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance staff in a fleet repair environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance, overhaul, and repair of motor equipment including gasoline, diesel and alternative fuels.
• Ability to coordinate schedules and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff engaged in maintenance, overhaul, and repair of motor equipment.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage as required.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and shop activities.
• Serve as a functional supervisor for production coordination or preventive maintenance.
• Supervise mechanics and provide guidance on techniques and tasks.
• Inspect work and ensure quality and timeliness.

Skills

Staff supervision

Fleet maintenance

Safety enforcement

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repair

Tools

Fleet management system

Job description

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The University at Buffalo is currently seeking a

• Supervise staff engaged in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of gasoline, electric, and/or diesel-powered motor equipment, including passenger vehicles, construction and heavy equipment, freight and other commercial cargo vehicles, self-propelled on or off-road equipment, and non-self-propelled motor equipment.
• This positions may be required to provide 24/7 coverage, 365 days per year.
• Coordinates maintenance schedules and shop activities.
• Serve as a functional supervisor responsible for one or more of the following areas in a large motor equipment repair operation: production coordination, preventive maintenance program, or repair crew (“shop supervisor”) coordination.
• Supervises mechanics performing repair and overhaul jobs; assists and guides staff through oral and written instructions and demonstrates proper methods and techniques to accomplish specific tasks.
• Observes and documents the work performed and inspects and approves completed job to ensure that schedules are met, and that the quality of the work is satisfactory.
• Trains staff in proper safety procedures; enforces fire and safety rules and regulations.
• Ensures that status of all equipment is correct and updated daily in the electronic Fleet management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

About

The University at Buffalo is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment) within the Campus Operations Department. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing skilled mechanical work within the fleet maintenance shop in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel-powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment. May perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment in the field. You will be responsible for completing the tasks listed below:

• Supervise staff engaged in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of gasoline, electric, and/or diesel-powered motor equipment, including passenger vehicles, construction and heavy equipment, freight and other commercial cargo vehicles, self-propelled on or off-road equipment, and non-self-propelled motor equipment.
• This positions may be required to provide 24/7 coverage, 365 days per year.
• Coordinates maintenance schedules and shop activities.
• Serve as a functional supervisor responsible for one or more of the following areas in a large motor equipment repair operation: production coordination, preventive maintenance program, or repair crew (“shop supervisor”) coordination.
• Supervises mechanics performing repair and overhaul jobs; assists and guides staff through oral and written instructions and demonstrates proper methods and techniques to accomplish specific tasks.
• Observes and documents the work performed and inspects and approves completed job to ensure that schedules are met, and that the quality of the work is satisfactory.
• Trains staff in proper safety procedures; enforces fire and safety rules and regulations.
• Ensures that status of all equipment is correct and updated daily in the electronic Fleet management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

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• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.