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Supervisor-Automotive Shop
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Position Number: 5885200
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Supervisor-Automotive Shop

Job ID: 12924
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Facilities Business Operations

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Summary: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in Preventative Maintenance and repairs of University vehicles.

Note: The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

Under general supervision, manage the automotive shop. Supervise all vehicle repairs, maintenance, and operations to include preventive maintenance, inventory and parts control, and procurement of supplies. Ensure the vehicle fleet is available for safe use by UTEP personnel. Train subordinate personnel ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Plan, assign, and oversee all repair and maintenance activities of the automotive shop, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards. Conduct regular inspections and audits of completed work.

Lead, train, develop and conduct performance evaluations for a team of automotive mechanics.

Ensure the shop is clean, organized, and fully equipped. Monitor and maintain operational efficiency of diagnostic tools, lifts, and other essential equipment.

Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance schedules, and shop expenditures.

Develop detailed reports for management on shop performance metrics and fleet condition.

Manage vehicle inspection, registration, and insurance renewals, ensuring compliance with state and institutional policies.

Support the Fleet Manager with special projects, including procurement of vehicles, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, trailers, and other special use vehicles.

Develop and maintain a detailed inventory of parts, tools, and consumables needed for shop operations.

Provide accurate cost estimates for mechanical, collision, and other vehicle repairs, as well as modifications requested by internal customers.

Submit purchase requisitions to procure necessary parts, materials, tools, and services for shop operations and maintenance of the fleet.

Coordinates with Environmental Health and Safety for the disposal of used lubricants, filters, and antifreeze.

Responsible for the fuels and propane dispensers and for providing appropriate reports and information to management.

Responsible for ensuring the accurate entry of timesheets, attendance records, and leave requests for direct reports. Verifies timesheets against corresponding work orders for accuracy and compliance.

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Comply with all State and University policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school within area of assigned responsibility

and

Experience: Five years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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 must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to use Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel toe or Non-slippery shoes, back belt, eye protection, and ear protection

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12924&PostingSeq=1