POSITION: Automotive Foreman I
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Central Garage Services
REPORTS TO: Supervisor - Central Garage Services
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:35
UNION: ASASP_III
CLASSIFICATION: ASASP Unit III
GRADE: 24
POSITION SUMMARY:Supervises and takes the lead in the repair and maintenance activities of a school garage or a bus lot. This is a highly skilled journeyman automotive mechanic work distinguished from the class of Automotive Mechanics I and II by the responsibility for planning, assigning and supervising the work of Automotive Mechanics, Apprentices, Trades Helpers, Automotive Machinists and other personnel as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assigns,
supervises, instructs, sublets and performs preventive maintenance and repairs
on school buses and automotive equipment; Directs
and inspects the work of Automotive Mechanics, Garage men, Automotive
Machinists, Apprentices and Trades Helpers; Recommends
tools and replacement equipment to be used by the school system; Determines
and supervises repairs to equipment; Maintains
files and prepares reports; Directs a
preventive Maintenance Program for school vehicles; Instructs
employees on the proper use of equipment; Assists
in state safety inspections of school buses; Responds
to work locations during emergencies; and Performs
related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Thorough
knowledge of the standard practices and tools of the automotive mechanic trade;
Thorough
knowledge of the principles of operation of gasoline engines; Thorough
knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; Some
knowledge of business practices applicable to garage management; Ability
to plan, layout and supervise the work of journeyman automotive mechanics; Ability
to carry out oral and written directions; Ability
to summarize or extract reports from records; Ability
to make arithmetical computations and tabulations; and Ability
to get along well with others; good judgment; and must be in good physical
condition.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school, with attendance at a vocational or trade school highly desirable, supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade required. Must have considerable experience at the level of an Automotive Mechanic II, including some experience in a supervisory capacity at a large garage or service station.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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; CDL Class "A" with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake) preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervisory responsibilities over the work of Automotive Mechanics, Apprentices, Trades Helpers, Automotive Machinists and other personnel, as assigned.
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 the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772