Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland
SEARCH


OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES > CLASSIFICATION > INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR
Industrial Equipment Supervisor

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Industrial Equipment Supervisor CODE: 8790
WORKING TITLE: GRADE: 18
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, performs skilled and technical supervisory work in the inspection, maintenance and repair of varied types of industrial equipment. An employee in this class is responsible for planning and laying out work details, assigning duties, and directing the work of shop repair mechanics. Nature of the work requires frequent visits to school and office facilities to inspect subordinates' work, to advise on complex jobs or to perform the more difficult adjustments and repairs to equipment. An employee in this class further surveys and evaluates the condition of a large assortment of industrial tools, equipment, and machinery to make recommendation as to repair or replacement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials necessary to effect repair work; thorough knowledge of the characteristics of a wide variety of machine units and specialized equipment. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others; ability to maintain operating records and prepare reports and the ability to analyze equipment malfunctions and to make effective alterations and adjustments. Good human relations and communications skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and considerable experience in the inspection, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of a wide range of industrial education equipment to include specifically printing, sewing and blue collar instruments and some experience in a supervisory capacity. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Maryland class D. driver's license or equivalent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and bending and occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work overtime as required.
PAID OVERTIME: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of technicians in the repair and maintenance of equipment in the MCPS printing, carpentry, metal, auto, and industrial arts shops; makes estimates of time, materials, and labor charges; inspects quality of work in progress and upon completion to ensure conformance with prescribed standards.

Performs highly skilled and complex maintenance work in adjusting, dismantling, and repairing of pilot and proof presses, stitchers, sewing machines, multiliths, drills, cutters, lathes, saws, buffers, sanders, etc.; replaced defective equipment parts and tests for operational effectiveness; requisitions repair parts and supplies as needed.

Evaluates the condition of various industrial equipment and advises as to safety, operating life, and repair/replacement needs; surveys and investigates new types of equipment on the market and may prepare specifications or make recommendations to departmental staff prior to procurement.

Oversees a continuing preventive maintenance program; provides data on diverse makes/models of equipment from work manuals and catalogues; maintains job records and prepares reports on repair operations.

Performs related work as required.

Class Established: 9/74
Date(s) Revised: 6/75, 1/86, 7/92, 7/03

This description may be changed at any time.

Note: A general guide to class description, which includes definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral part of this description and is available from the Office of Human Resources.

Updated July 12, 2004 | Contact Webmaster

HOME | PARENTS | STUDENTS | STAFF | ABOUT | SCHOOLS | COMMUNITY | BOARD OF ED | TOP up arrow
©1995–2008 Montgomery County Public Schools, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Contact | Privacy | Nondiscrimination/ADA | Get Acrobat | Get RealPlayer | Montgomery County