Maintenance Manager
Designer Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech companies using design to improve health, sustainability, or prosperity for people. It backs founding teams, particularly those with design backgrounds, across sectors like fintech, healthcare, climate tech, and developer tools.
About Designer Fund
Designer Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in tech companies leveraging design to drive positive outcomes in health, sustainability, and financial prosperity. Its portfolio spans a wide range of sectors including financial infrastructure (Stripe), preventative health (Omada), collaborative tools (Notion), developer tools (Netlify), product management (Linear), payroll and benefits (Gusto), design tools (Framer), and healthcare infrastructure (Commure), among dozens of other companies across fintech, climate tech, healthcare, EdTech, and AI. The firm also runs 'Designer Founders,' a community and platform highlighting designers who have gone on to found and lead companies, reflecting its focus on backing design-driven founders and design-centric startups from early stages through growth and acquisition.
Skills
About the Role
You'll supervise and perform complex technical and administrative work overseeing the maintenance program for the servicing, maintenance, and repair of all transit equipment and property. You'll be an active member of the maintenance team, working hands-on to ensure vehicles and equipment operate successfully and efficiently. This is an in-person position requiring on-site presence 5 days per week, with flexibility needed for occasional evenings, Saturdays, and extended hours.
Requirements
- Vocational automotive training
- Minimum 5 years hands-on skilled mechanical work experience
- 3 years supervisory experience preferred/required
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- ASE Automobile Service Master Technician Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck or Transit Bus
- At least 25 years old
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check
- Proficient with maintenance software, Google Suite, and email
Responsibilities
- Service, overhaul, and repair all transit equipment and property
- Discuss equipment repair with personnel, evaluate problems, write work orders, and assign and prioritize work
- Manage the full employee lifecycle for drivers including scheduling, PTO approvals, timesheet approvals, and performance conversations
- Inspect work in progress and upon completion, inspect tools and equipment for condition and proper use
- Approve stock orders for needed parts and maintain records of work
- Troubleshoot facilities and transit equipment problems using automotive test equipment manuals and diagrams
- Direct and coordinate administrative activities pertinent to maintenance of system equipment and property
- Help prepare and oversee the maintenance budget
- Provide technical advice to mechanics and determine feasibility of major repairs
- Train, coach, and mentor staff ensuring workmanship, safety compliance, and documentation standards
- Direct and coordinate ordering, receiving, storing, and distribution of equipment supplies and spare parts
- Diagnose and perform repairs including engine, transmission, and electrical defects and preventative maintenance
- Build strong working relationships with partners, vendors, and stakeholders