National
| Median wages (2008) |
$27.55 hourly, $57,300 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
465,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
143,000 additional employees |
49-1011.00 - First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.
Sample of reported job titles:
Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Manager, Production Crew Supervisor, Service Manager, Crew Leader, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, Airport Skilled Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor (E&I Supervisor)
Tasks
- Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
- Investigate accidents and injuries, and prepare reports of findings.
- Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
- Compile operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
- Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
- Examine objects, systems, or facilities, and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
- Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Desktop computers |
| Laser printers |
| Mainframe computers |
| Microcontrollers — Programmable logic controllers PLC |
| Two way radios |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Data base user interface and query software — Database software; Microsoft Access; Vehicle management software |
| Facilities management software — Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software; Maintenance management software |
| Inventory management software — Automated inventory software |
| Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel |
| Word processing software — Microsoft Word |
