MANAGER OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking a Manager of Vehicle Maintenance for the Bureau of Fleet Management. Based at 210 W 69th Street, Chicago, IL, you will lead foremen and trades staff in the preventive maintenance and repair of municipal vehicles and heavy equipment, ensuring safety and uptime. The position requires seven years in repair and maintenance with supervisory duties, with relevant automotive degrees.

It offers a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of work experience in repair/maintenance of automotive, trucking and heavy‑duty off‑road equipment, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Associate's degree in Automotive Technology or related field plus five years of relevant experience, with supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology or related field plus three years of relevant experience, with supervisory experience.
• Master's degree or higher in Automotive Technology/Management or related field plus two years of relevant experience, with supervisory experience.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
• Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings.
• This is a 24/7 on-call position based on operational needs; may include evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct skilled trades personnel responsible for supervising preventive maintenance and repair of City automotive, trucking and heavy‑duty off‑road equipment.
• Review and approve work schedules and staffing assignments.
• Oversee daily shop operations including tracking the status of open work orders.
• Develop and oversee OSHA safety procedures and staff training.
• Establish performance measures and monitor productivity to ensure efficiency.
• Review completed work orders for quality, cost, and timeliness.
• Coordinate with facility management regarding maintenance, repair and security of garage facilities.
• Manage repair work performed by outside vendors.
• Implement and manage all state and federal environmental regulations within compliance.
• Order automotive and equipment parts and cleaning supplies.
• Develop and oversee administration of rental/lease programs for equipment as required.
• Assist department staff in creating and revising vehicle and equipment specifications as required.
• Oversee staff performance appraisals and administer corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare management, cost and work activity reports.
• Participate in streamlining procedures, creating cost efficiencies and improving customer service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Operations management

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive Technology

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology

Master's degree in Automotive Management

Job description

Manager of Vehicle Maintenance, BX18

DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITITY MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Fleet Management

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $91,788.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on October 30, 2026.

Oversee repair and maintenance work that is being coordinated by the Foremen of trade personnel, prioritize work assignments, maintain a clean, safe and productive work environment, mitigate issues as they arise and respond to changing operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Direct skilled trades personnel responsible for supervising the preventive maintenance and repair of City automotive, trucking, and heavy-duty off-road equipment.
• Reviews and approve work schedules and staffing assignments.
• Oversee and monitors daily shop operations including tracking the status of open work orders.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of work and OSHA safety procedures and coordinates staff training on same.
• Establish performance measures and monitor productivity to ensure operational efficiency.
• Reviews completed work orders for quality control, cost, and to ensure jobs were performed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with facility management regarding the general maintenance, repair, and security of garage facilities.
• Manage repair work performed by outside vendors.
• Implement and manage all state and federal environmental regulations within compliance.
• Order automotive and equipment parts and cleaning supplies.
• Develops and oversees the administration of rental and lease programs for automotive and trucking equipment as required.
• Assist department staff in creating and revising vehicle and equipment specifications as required.
• Oversee the preparation of and completes staff performance appraisals and initiate and administer corrective or disciplinary actions, as needed.
• Prepare management, cost, and work activity report.
• Participate in streamlining departmental procedures, creating cost efficiencies, and improving customer service.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 210 W 69TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Seven (7) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking and heavy-duty off-road equipment, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, PLUS five (5) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking and heavy-duty off-road equipment, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, PLUS three (3) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking and heavy-duty off-road equipment, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, PLUS two (2) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking and heavy-duty off-road equipment, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings.

This is a 24/7 on-call position based on operational needs.

Must be available to work regular work schedule and be available for on-call duty assignments that may include evenings, overnight, weekend and/or holiday hours.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor