Mechanic Supervisor - Wernersville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Mechanic Supervisor to lead the hospital garage and grounds team at Wernersville State Hospital. You will motivate staff, streamline daily processes, and uphold a safe, welcoming environment while hands-on directing maintenance and repairs.

The role oversees fleet services, delivery logistics, and grounds management across the campus, requiring strong problem-solving abilities and leadership in a complex health-care setting. Pennsylvania residency is required.

Qualifications

• Four years of journey level mechanical experience in diagnosis/repair of vehicles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment.
• Active PA driver license is required.
• Certification for PA Class 1 Inspection Mechanic is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee garage and grounds operations supporting transportation, repairs, deliveries, and campus upkeep.
• Supervise technical work, manage staff schedules, ensure safety and efficiency.
• Monitor fleet maintenance, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee delivery schedules for food, laundry, and supplies.
• Direct grounds activities including mowing, snow removal, and lot upkeep.
• Review in-progress and completed work to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Fleet maintenance

Staff supervision

Education

Active Pennsylvania driver's license

PA Class 1 Inspection Mechanic Certification

Job description

Are you ready to guide a busy hospital garage and grounds team toward smooth, safe operations? The Mechanic Supervisor role with the Department of Human Services offers the chance to lead vital services that keep the Wernersville State Hospital running. You will motivate staff, improve daily processes, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving and hands-on leadership.

This position oversees the garage and grounds functions that support transportation, repairs, deliveries, and the upkeep of the hospital campus. It involves supervising technical work, managing schedules, and ensuring safe and efficient operations across several service areas. As a Mechanic Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Fleet Maintenance: Oversee repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance for hospital vehicles, equipment, and tools
• Delivery Oversight: Manage schedules for food, laundry, and supply pickups and deliveries
• Grounds Management: Direct mowing, trimming, snow removal, and street and parking lot upkeep to support a safe environment
• Contract Monitoring: Evaluate service contracts and track fuel use to meet agency requirements
• Inventory Control: Maintain detailed records of tires, parts, and materials to ensure proper stock levels
• Work Inspection: Review in-progress and completed work from staff and contractors to ensure quality standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of journey level mechanical experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of an active Pennsylvania driver's license.
• This position requires the possession of an active Pennsylvania Class 1 Inspection Mechanic Certification.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.