DIR OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Fleet Services

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $94,992.00/year

Applications for this position will be accepted from 5/15/25, until 11:59pm CDT on 5/29/25

The City of Chicago is seeking a Director of Maintenance Operations to oversee and manage large-scale, twenty-four-hour vehicle maintenance and repair operations in multiple fleet management service garages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Supervises and directs staff engaged in managing the day-to-day work operations of the preventive maintenance and repair of City automotive, trucking and, heavy duty off-road equipment
* Plans and schedules regular and seasonal maintenance and repair activities for City vehicles
* Coordinates and oversees the testing of repaired vehicles to ensure compliance with established safety and environmental regulations
* Coordinates and monitors the maintenance of automotive parts and supplies inventories
* Coordinates the transfer of vehicles between service garages or through private vendors
* Reviews and analyzes work orders, accumulated charges and repair history reports to estimate the life expectancy of vehicles
* Dispatches equipment and emergency repair services, as required
* Recommends the procurement of new vehicles and participates in the development of automotive and equipment specifications
* Functions as liaison between operating departments and participating vendors to ensure vehicles meet the specifications of client needs and to resolve complaints concerning vehicle repair and maintenance activities
* Assists in the preparation of the annual budget relative to vehicle equipment expenditures
* Reviews and approves staff performance appraisals and corrective or disciplinary actions
* Establishes performance measures and monitors productivity to ensure operational efficiency
* Compiles and generates comprehensive management, cost and work activity reports
* Participates in streamlining departmental procedures, creating cost efficiencies, and improving customer service

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 210 W 69TH STREET

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:30AM - 5:30PM

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

* Nine (9) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking or heavy duty off-road equipment, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, plus seven (7) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking or heavy duty off-road equipment, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position OR

* Successfully completed and received certification from an accredited training program in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, plus seven (7) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking or heavy duty off-road equipment, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking or heavy duty off-road equipment, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive, trucking or heavy duty off-road equipment, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

PLUS

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor