Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/05/2024. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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/Working Conditions: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, with or without glasses. May lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items over 50 pounds. Incumbent may work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. This position requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally is subject to possible dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades and various types of infections. May be subject to electrical shock and/or electrical burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner. Scope of Work Operations Supervised Plans and schedules work, considering factors such as the types of projects involved, materials needed, weather, disruption to patient care, disruption to business of the medical center, coordination, manpower availability, and priorities as set by higher level of supervision. Makes interpretive decisions within program limits established at higher levels. The incumbent functions as second level supervisor over three distinct units, each having a subordinate supervisor for that unit. The incumbent directs the work of subordinates in dissimilar and unrelated occupations at grades WS 7-10. Subordinate employees are located in various buildings throughout the grounds of the VA Medical Center. The incumbent accomplishes the work of the unit through his/her own supervision. Incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Engineer Manager. Works independently on routine and unusual assignments with direct responsibility for accomplishing the work through economical and efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials. Discusses uncommon technical problems on difficult assignments with the Engineer Manager, Engineering Section. Incumbent has considerable latitude in processing work assignments and uses own judgment and initiative in completing assignments. Follows generally accepted practices of construction and maintenance trades, taking independent action as required. Responsible for the continuous and effective operation of the work order system, evaluating time and materials, keeping record of materials and services used and ordered, and the implementation and operation of an effective preventive maintenance program for the assigned unit(s). Incumbent is responsible for performance of personnel, both in quality and quantity, as well as promptness in meeting emergency situations.
The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor has technical and administrative responsibility to provide supervision to the Maintenance Section of Engineering Service consisting of Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, HVAC, Boiler Plant, and Grounds with approximately 40 tradesmen including plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, carpentry, masonry, preventive maintenance inspection trades, boiler plant operation, motor vehicle transportation and laborers.