Garage Supervisor

Requisition Id 14107 

Overview:  

We are seeking a Garage Supervisor who will focus on government equipment and vehicle maintenance.  This position resides in the Fleet and Transportation Group in the Logistical Service Division, Facilities and Operations Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Establish and maintain a business culture that focuses on safety, compliance, and meeting the needs of customers in a safe and environmentally compliant manner at ORNL

• Plan, schedule and coordinate the work of others in providing program maintenance, repairs and inspection on both vehicles and heavy equipment

• Serve as the primary customer interface on vehicles and equipment issues and ensure that customers are fully informed about schedules, status, delays, etc.

• Responsible for the preparation of applicable work plans, lift plans, and procedures

• Develop cost estimates and schedules for vehicle/equipment projects and manage projects within budgets and schedules

• Responsible for the supervisory administrative functions including training needs (present and future), timekeeping, absence control, performance evaluation and feedback, etc.

• Provide clear vision, prioritization, accountability, and create a culture as outlined in the Safe Conduct of Research Principles

• Plan for both near- and long-term needs, anticipate and forecast operating costs, and manage budgets while incorporating reliability, sustainability and efficiency into operations

• Ensure that work tasks are evaluated for safety and/or risks following ORNL work control procedures

• Balance customer needs with resources available

• Improve operation efficiency through implementation of technology and best practices while working with other business partners

• Fosters an open and supportive staff working environment without fear of retribution or reprisal

• Implement and establish staff performance goals; evaluate progress and feedback; address performance issues in a professional and timely manner

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A HS diploma or equivalent.

• A minimum of 9 years of experience in garage operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A BS degree in relevant field

• A basic working knowledge of OSHA policies and principles

• Experience/familiarity with labor relations principles to include working within a union contract environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.