"Shop Foreman"

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent, the Light Duty Shop Foreman provides technical support, customer service, and operational oversight for UCLA-owned, leased, and rented vehicles. The position supervises Fleet Technicians and Lot Attendants, manages day-to-day fleet shop operations, and coordinates both internal and external vehicle maintenance and repairs. The Shop Foreman also oversees special projects, shop improvements, and physical repairs, and administers the Smog Inspection and Preventative Maintenance programs. The Shop Foreman is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services to the University community. Key duties include monitoring and reporting on productivity and performance metrics such as PM ratios, comebacks, cost-per-mile data, and customer survey results. The role contributes to organizational development efforts aimed at improving workflow efficiency, productivity, and service quality. Additional responsibilities include dispatching work assignments, managing team productivity, and preparing performance evaluations for direct reports. The Shop Foreman coordinates staff training, safety inspections, and equipment inspections while ensuring compliance with EH&S safety protocols. The role also works closely with the Accident Coordinator on vehicle pick-ups and deliveries and collaborates with parts and up-fit vendors as needed.

Salary & Compensation

The budgeted hiring salary/target range for this position is from the posted minimum to $89,475 annually, with salary placement based on skills, knowledge, and experience.
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Fleet Anywhere, Microsoft Suite to effectively provide client-oriented, user responsible services and quality customer services as well as knowledge with GPS software and operations. (Required)
• Demonstrate oral/telephone communication skills to obtain information and explain complex policies and procedures to staff and customers, in individual or group settings. (Required)
• Demonstrated written communication skills to prepare concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports, analyses, memoranda and business correspondence including operating procedures. (Required)
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, administrators, vendors and the public. (Required)
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing information, problems, and situations to recognize alternatives and make recommendations. (Required)
• Analytical abilities to assess program effectiveness and make adjustments as needed. (Required)
• Ability to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution to conflict between individuals or organizational units. (Required)
• Ability to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities of personnel sufficient to adjust work assignments to achieve high organizational productivity and meet goals. (Required)
• Ability to read/comprehend literature, catalogs, publications, etc., relating vehicle maintenance. (Required)
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, make independent judgments and decisions and discern when action of a higher level is required. (Required)
• Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues. (Required)
• Ability to work extended hours to fulfill all departmental responsibilities. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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