First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
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Salary Information
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers: $78,300 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. | General |
| Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | General |
| Train others in operational procedures. | General |
| Investigate industrial or transportation accidents. | General |
| Prepare accident or incident reports. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Document operational activities. | General |
| Plan work procedures. | General |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | General |
| Explain use of products or services. | General |
| Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment. | General |
| Direct organizational operations, projects, or services. | General |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Management |
| Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | Development |
| Develop equipment or component configurations. | Development |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Automated inventory software | Inventory management software |
| ComputerEase construction accounting software | Project management software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Cost accounting software | Accounting software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| HCSS HeavyBid | Project management software |
| HCSS HeavyJob | Project management software |
| IBM Domino | Communications server software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Infor ERP SyteLine | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Inventory management software | Inventory management software |
| Maintenance management software | Facilities management software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Payroll software | Time accounting software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| WorkTech MAXIMO | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Recordkeeping software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Vehicle management software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Equipment Manager | Association of Equipment Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified GeoExchange Designer | International Ground Source Heat Pump Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hospitality Facilities Executive | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Lubrication Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional | Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Plant Maintenance Manager | Association for Facilities Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Residential Geothermal Designer | International Ground Source Heat Pump Association | Not Available |
| Certified Senior Technology Manager | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Service Manager | Professional Service Association | Not Available |
| Certified Supervisor of Maintenance/Equipment | North American Transportation Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Technology Manager | Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering | Not Available |
| Certified Ventilation Inspector | National Air Ducts Cleaning Association | Not Available |
| Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| IPC-7721& IPC-7711 Rework, Repair, & Modification of Printed Boards & Electronic Assemblies | IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries | Not Available |
| Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level I | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Interior Fire Alarm Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| LEED AP Operations + Maintenance | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Building Automation Systems Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Calculating Indoor Air CFM | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Master Specialist Hands On Demand-Controlled Ventilation Set-up and Commissioning | ESCO Group | Not Available |
| Municipal Fire Alarm Technician Level II | International Municipal Signal Association | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Wireless Systems Installer Engineer | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |