MANAGER OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MANAGER OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Bureau of Fleet Services

Number of Positions: 3
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $86,520.00/year

Applications for this position will be accepted from 3/20/25 until 11:59pm CDT on 4/3/25

The City of Chicago is seeking Managers of Vehicle Maintenance to direct twenty-four hour operations for the repair and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment at an assigned Department of Fleet Management facility. These positions will be responsible for overseeing repair and maintenance work that is being coordinated by Foremen and trades personnel, prioritize work assignments, maintain a clean, safe and productive work environment, and mitigate issues as they arise and respond to changing operational needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
* Directs skilled trades personnel responsible for supervising the preventive maintenance and repair of City automotive, trucking, and heavy-duty off-road equipment
* Reviews and approves work schedules and staffing assignments
* Oversees and monitors daily shop operations including tracking the status of open work orders
* Develops and oversees the implementation of work and OSHA safety procedures and coordinates staff training on same
* Establishes performance measures and monitors productivity to ensure operational efficiency
* Reviews completed work orders for quality control, cost, and to ensure jobs were performed in a timely manner
* Coordinates with facilities management regarding the general maintenance, repair, and security of garage facilities
* Manages repair work performed by outside vendors
* Implements and manages all state and federal environmental regulations within compliance
* Orders automotive and equipment parts and cleaning supplies
* Develops and oversees the administration of rental and lease programs for automotive and trucking equipment as required
* Assists department staff in creating and revising vehicle and equipment specifications as required
* Oversees the preparation of and completes staff performance appraisals and initiates and administers corrective or disciplinary actions, as needed
* Prepares management, cost, and work activity reports
* Participates in streamlining departmental procedures, creating cost efficiencies, and improving customer service

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Various
Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (May be required to work outside of normal business hours to support to 24/7 operations)

THESE POSITIONS ARE NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, plus three years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking and heavy-duty off-road equipment, of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor