Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment)

About the role

Plan and schedule staff employees’ workday/week and provide immediate supervision to an average of 7 to 10 mechanics and staff. Inspect all work performed by staff employees. Provide technical expertise and advice to mechanics. Monitor safety precautions throughout the garage, including functions performed by staff employees such as preventive maintenance and repairs to all motorized equipment assigned to the Albany Division.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee preparation of equipment being placed in service and surplus equipment being auctioned.
• Manage necessary paperwork, such as work orders and procurement cards.
• Use computer programs and smartphones as required.
• Manage employee timecards daily and approve staff employees’ leave requests daily.

Qualifications

Transfer Qualifications for Current State Employees: Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

Provisional Pending Examination Qualifications: Qualified employee of New York State Thruway Authority with one year or more of qualifying permanent competitive service as a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment). Candidates must take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for this position.

NCP Qualifications: If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotional field, the appointing authority may fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination. Candidates must be current New York State Thruway Authority employees with one year or more of qualifying permanent competitive service as a Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) or Construction Equipment Mechanic.

NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience supervising staff engaged in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of gasoline and/or diesel-powered motor equipment, including passenger vehicles, construction and heavy equipment, freight and other commercial cargo vehicles, self-propelled off-road equipment, and non-self-propelled motor equipment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick leave incentive
• Membership to the NYS Retirement System
• 90% tuition assistance
• Free onsite employee parking

Pay

• Base Pay: $57,751 hiring rate up to $82,199 job rate
• Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000