Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

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Duties

Duties Major duties include but are not limited to; Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trades within Facilities Management Service (i.e. Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC equipment mechanic, pipefitter, electrician, and carpenter) Supervises maintenance mechanics, maintenance workers, locksmith and other assigned trades Instructs the craftsmen in the proper methods of performing their duties and reviews and approves their work performed to include observance of all regulations on the assigned trade work, conduct, and safety with particular emphasis placed on the correct procedures to follow when working in sensitive areas; Prioritizing all assigned routine and emergency work orders for the daily shift, assigning preventive maintenance based on computer generated preventive schedules and other routine duties. Establish policies and procedures in relationship to maintenance operations. Establishing priority according to the availability of manpower, materials, equipment and the nature of the situation. Planning of work orders daily, in house projects weekly, reviewing designs and project inspections monthly Assists in planning of budgets and construction projects Effectively manage an annual budget of approximately $1,000,000. Prepares and submits to his/her supervisor monthly progress reports for the unit Plans and literature pertaining to installation, materials and/or equipment that is part of projects Utilizes background of skills and knowledge in mechanical trades to develop work standards and procedures. Visits the job locations daily to make certain that all work and safety regulations meet the standards set forth by the Government and the Medical Center Keeps a daily record of the location of work, number of employees and trades, number of hours worked, type of work being accomplished and comments concerning any deviations from the specifications or contract Responsible to coordinate his/her work with all Care/Service Line areas of the Medical Center and outside service companies. Schedule repairs and downtime appropriately to minimize Medical Center operation disruption. Responsibilities of this position are 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He/she is expected to work irregular hours and respond to emergency calls at any hour, day or night. Coordinates work with utility companies (sewer and water), plans for emergency shutdowns when the services are at a minimum. Assess and schedule training needs for all maintenance staff. Spot check and inspect maintenance and repair work to ensure quality. Ensures the Preventive Maintenance program is coordinated and completed on schedule. Ensures compliance with numerous hospital accreditation requirements. Ensures staff understand the proper and economical use of tools, equipment, and materials. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri , 7am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD38097A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/24/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Instruct Shop Practices Troubleshooting Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Employee must frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces around equipment and systems associated with the utility plant. They must climb ladders, bend, crouch, stoop and endure prolonged periods of standing and walking. Employee must lift parts and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs. Perform internal inspections as required by Department of Veterans Affairs. Must be physically fit as work involves lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands over head, working in confined areas and using arm and back muscles in tightening of connections. Must possess ability to be on feet for extended periods either standing, walking, working off ladder or staging materials, and lifting equipment weighing 60 lbs. and over. Request assistance when needed to avoid injury. Working Conditions: Must work in areas of elevated temperature, cold temperature, constant noise, chemical fumes, dirt, soot, rotating equipment, oil greases and hot steam piping. Employee generally works outdoors, but works inside occasionally for short periods of time and is exposed to outside weather conditions. Work is performed inside and outside sometimes in severe weather, wet, cramped locations; is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises, toxic fumes, gases and acids. Subject to burns from steam lines, gas burning equipment, welding torches and molten solder.

Education

This job does not have an education requirement.

Other Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.