Shop Superintendent - Fire Safety

The Department of Fire Safety is hiring a full-time (40hours weekly), exempt Shop Superintendent to join our team. The purpose of this position is to supervise, plan, coordinate all maintenance, repair and replacement of all county-owned fire apparatus and related equipment. Assign daily duties and maintain quality control of work conducted by reporting staff. Monitor quality of equipment being utilized and take appropriate action to resolve deficiencies discovered.

Projected Salary Range/Grade 118: $60,293.50 - $72,350.00 , salary is determined based on experience and education.
 
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am -4:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends depending on operational needs and does respond to emergency calls for service after hours and take all necessary actions to mitigate the call.

 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists mechanics where challenging diagnostics exists. Understand diagnostic procedure for all major apparatus components.
• Responds to complaints or concerns. Conducts evaluations and report before the purchase of new and used fire apparatus.
• Manages the aerial truck certification test, ground ladder testing, hose testing and fire pump UL testing.
• Responds to emergency calls for service after hours and take all necessary actions to mitigate the call.
• Communicates with original equipment manufacturers for specific proprietary instructions and standards and examine maintenance trends and practices, make adjustments and implement as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge to operate an array of fire apparatus; pumpers, aerials, brush and service trucks so that deficiencies can be determined.
• Attends Fire Advisory meetings, workshops, etc. and assist in development of the annual budget for the fire service apparatus needs and create various purchase order request.
• Attend training classes, seminars and conferences related to vehicle repair, vehicle component repair, fire equipment operation and repair.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Receives assignments from the Fire Logistics Support Manager

Minimum Education and Experience: 

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) years of automotive, fire apparatus, and engine maintenance and repair experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Class B Commercial driver’s license with medical credentials and an acceptable driving history.
• Must possess and maintain CPR & First Aid. 
• Must successfully complete various S.C. Fire Academy and National Fire Academy courses as related. 
• Acquire various Fire Pump Manufacture repair certificates.
• Possess an extensive knowledge of current NFPA standards as it relates to fire equipment preferred.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. 

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.

Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.

Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.

Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.

Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL. 

Our Total Compensation Full-Time Package: 

Salary : $60,294 - $72,350