University System of Maryland          Job Class Specification TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE SHOP SUPERVISOR JOB CODE: N14ASV FLSA: NONEXEMPT JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE EEO6: H60 JOB FAMILY/SERIES: PHP MOT IPED-SOC: 49-1011

APPROVED BY: Chancellor's Designee: EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/07/2006 James Sansbury, Associate VC Financial Affairs/Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, supervises an automative maintenance shop. Supervises and 
trains subordinate personnel ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES

     1.  Supervises the daily operations of the shop.  Determines work
         priorities, plans, schedules, assigns and reviews work.  Provides
         guidance and training to assigned personnel.

     2.  Plans and coordinates the preventive maintenance program for
         automotive vehicles and related equipment.  Coordinates repair
         work with regular maintenance schedules.

     3.  Analyzes automotive equipment to estimate the extent and nature of
         servicing and repairs required.  Compares cost of completed jobs
         with original cost estimates.

     4.  Instructs and provides on the job training to skilled and
         semi-skilled automative services mechanics and helpers.

     5.  Requisitions, stores, safeguards, distributes and supervises the
         proper use of equipment, materials, tools, replacements parts,
         fuels, oil, greases, tires, and other supplies.

     6.  Inspects equipment, tools, parts and supplies upon receipt for
         adherence to specifications.

     7.  Establishes and maintains complete and accurate records and files.

     8.  Performs the duties of the automative services mechanic.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Six years progressively responsible experience in servicing, 
maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles or motor equipment, two years of which 
must have been at the journey level.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying the basic principles of operation, 
basic components, malfunctions, repair practices and preventive maintenance techniques 
for internal combustion engines including diesel and motor vehicle systems and 
sub-assemblies. Thorough knowledge of the procedures, methods, tools, materials, 
supplies, and technical manuals used in servicing, maintaining, repairing and 
adjusting automotive equipment. Thorough knowledge of preventive and field 
maintenance scheduling; of the proper use, care and maintenance of standard 
hand and power tools.  Skill in the proper use and maintenance of the tools and 
equipment of the automative trade; in preparing estimates of time and materials 
required for a job. Skill in and ability to diagnose and correct motor vehicle 
malfunctions. Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, train, and supervise 
skilled and semi-skilled employees in the operation of a garage or automotive 
shop; to read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to keep 
accurate records and make written reports; to communicate effectively; to work 
in, on, around, under and over machinery and/or fixed equipment; to work at 
heights of up to 25 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies; 
to exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on 
machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, 
confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and 
work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or 
medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland 
Noncommerical Class A,B, and C or equivalent driver's license may be required.  
May be required to be trained to work with asbestos. Incumbent may be required 
to provide all hand and small power tools and tool chests that are necessary 
to perform work at assigned job level. Certification as an Automotive Service 
Maintenance Technician by the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may 
be required.

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