First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer

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  Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer

Also Called: Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (E and I Supervisor), Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Service Manager, Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (E and I Supervisor), Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Service Manager

What they do

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

$46,070
Starting Salary (2023)
$75,820
Median Salary (2023)
2.4%
Projected Job Growth
589,880
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
Self-Control
Leadership

What key skills are needed for this job?

Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Speaking

Expected Knowledge

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Common Activities

Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

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