This is technical and supervisory work in the maintenance of a zoo monorail system.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and participating in the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a zoo monorail system and related facilities. Duties include maintenance and repair of the elevated guideway, monorail vehicles and monorail stations. Related work includes scheduling and prioritizing work assignments, conducting periodic maintenance inspections, purchasing required parts and supplies, and performing general mechanical, electrical and structural repairs. Supervision is exercised over subordinate technicians who assist with various phases of the work. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for efficiency and effectiveness of zoo monorail repair and maintenance activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate technicians assisting with the inspection, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a zoo monorail system and related facilities.

Maintains elevated guideway, electric air conditioned monorail cars and monorail support system including monorail stations.

Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.

Enforces established safety policies, procedures and regulations.

Conducts periodic maintenance checks of the monorail system.

Inspects, diagnoses and repairs electronic and electrical equipment, air conditioning systems, bearings, seals, gear assemblies, shafts and other monorail system equipment.

Performs touch-up painting of guideway; makes emergency repairs of wooden monorail station railings.

Purchases repair and maintenance parts and supplies.

Cleans carpets and windows, pressure cleans concrete ramps and platforms, and performs other custodial tasks.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the principles of electronics and electricity, mechanics, heating and air conditioning as applied to monorail equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of monorail equipment and related facilities.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the repair and maintenance of monorail equipment.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of operations and activities at Metrozoo.

Ability to diagnose, repair and maintain mechanical and electronic monorail equipment.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to purchase parts and supplies required for monorail repair and maintenance.

Ability to read and understand technical blueprints, diagrams and schematics.

Ability to observe and enforce established safety practices and procedures.

Skill in the diagnosis of a variety of mechanical and electrical malfunctions.

Physical agility and strength to perform assigned duties.

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