The Solid Ground Transportation Department includes Solid Ground Transportation (SGT), a program that provides paratransit service under contract to King County Metro's Access Services Division, Community Transportation Services, and the Vehicle Maintenance division. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the scheduling and supervising of all maintenance employees, and for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the Maintenance division, including vehicle and facility repair, servicing, and cleaning. The Maintenance Manager is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a cost-effective maintenance program and overseeing the production levels of technicians.

• 30% - Provide oversight and support to facilitate day-to-day operations and delivery of services within the Maintenance division. Plan, schedule and direct all maintenance work performed by the technicians. Review and set priorities and schedule repairs generated by drivers and technicians.
• 20% - Provide technical support to all levels of the maintenance staff and Drivers, troubleshoot and work directly with the technicians to solve complex vehicle problems. Perform repairs to vehicles as an "A" level technician, operate diagnostic test equipment, brake lathe and tire equipment. Assist with Road calls and emergency responses.
• 15% - Review and improve preventative maintenance program. Ensure that maintenance records on maintained on the computer as well as paper files; Review all work performed to ensure adequate response and repairs are performed. Monitor and review EAM data base and reports for contract compliance.
• 10% - Hire, train, supervise and evaluate Maintenance personnel. Commend staff on good performance. Mediate all staff concerns that arise and conduct disciplinary actions and terminations as necessary.
• 5% - Provide direct support to outside agencies, including meetings, vehicle inspections & technical support.
• 5% - Initiate requisitions of parts and equipment. Recommend changes to procurements and shop equipment upgrades to Department Director.
• 5% - Assist with preparation of annual budget, and work with the Department Director to monitor financial activities to ensure expenses within the Maintenance division are within budgetary guidelines.
• 5% - Assist facilities manager on building repairs, building codes, permits, and recommend or facilitate repairs.
• 5% - Keep Department Director informed of activities, and participate in program, department and agency meetings and relevant trainings as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Percentage of time spent on responsibilities varies based on shift worked.