Position: Garage Coordinator I

Position Summary:

Working under the general supervision of the Garage Coordinator II, Automotive Foreman II and III, the Garage Coordinator I oversees the work of automotive mechanics and other shop personnel on assigned shift.  The incumbent performs school bus and other vehicle maintenance as required.  The Garage Coordinator I prioritizes all garage work order repairs in accordance with the direction and guidance provided by the Garage Coordinator II.  The incumbent will provide oversight and guidance to the Automotive Mechanic II, Automotive Mechanic I, Trades Helper and Shop Store Clerk.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers the activities and operations of the garage for the assigned shift;
• Oversees the work of automotive mechanics and other shop personnel on assigned shift; supports Automotive Foreman II and III with providing supervision and assisting with performance evaluations for assigned personnel;
• Performs school bus and other vehicle maintenance as required; conducts quality assurance inspections on all work performed on assigned shift;
• Ensures that tools and repair parts are available to perform all specific repairs to the fleet;
• Ensures that up-to-date, detailed and accurate maintenance records are kept on all equipment; identifies vehicles for all vendor/warranty repairs;
• Ensures a safe working environment and participates in the training of all shop employees, including ongoing cross-training in all related skill areas with emphasis on mechanical skills enhancement and material inventory responsibilities;
• Coordinates emergency road call services and support;
• Secures the garage at the end of the shift and prepares an equipment repair status report for the Garage Coordinator II; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of operation of HVAC, hydraulic systems, and diesel and gasoline engines;
• Thorough knowledge of the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;
• Ability to make simple arithmetical computations and tabulations;
• Skilled in the use and care of test equipment, hand tools and special tools needed to make repairs on all school board equipment;
• Ability to plan, layout and oversee the work of all assigned personnel in the garage;
• Experience in the use of Faster Fleet Management System or a similar platform;
• Ability to review and edit information and data (i.e., accountability of parts, mechanics time, etc.); and
• Possess a high level of mechanical aptitude; be in good physical condition with the ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

A completion/graduate of a standard high school, GED, trade or vocational school course(s) in automobile and truck, vehicle maintenance with gasoline, diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a skilled automotive and medium truck technician, involving repairs of buses, automobiles, and related equipment to include experience in the service and repair of Cummins, IHC International, Mack engines and Allison automatic transmissions.

Certification:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License with a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.  Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class "B" with endorsements "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) required or the ability to obtain within the probationary period for new employees or within 6 months of obtaining the position for current PGCPS employees; CDL Class "A" with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake) preferred. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are strongly encouraged.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides oversight and guidance to assigned personnel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.