Maintenance Supervisor ; Automotive TC-

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Automotive) to join the team in Colchester. The schedule is Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM. DESPP maintains a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles and operates five repair facilities.

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff.
• Provides staff training and assistance.
• Prioritizes daily workload.
• Procures parts for all DESPP repair facilities.
• Ensures building maintenance conforms to OSHA standards.
• Enforces policy and procedure with DESPP Fleet staff.
• Maintains vehicle records in accordance with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Minimum Qualifications – Five (5) years of experience in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title. Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included performing highly skilled duties in the trade area indicated by the parenthetical title. Graduation from vocational or technical school may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience in automotive repair of police‑rated vehicles. Experience utilizing computer programs for automotive repair and vehicle diagnostics. Experience in training and reviewing the work of staff. Experience in scheduling and assigning work in an automotive repair field.

DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services. DESPP’s strategic pillars are Operational Efficiency, Shared Fiscal Responsibility and Ethics and Accountability.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.