Summary This position is located in Facility Management Service, Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, Idaho. The position supervises employees in the Building Maintenance/Grounds section. The incumbent is under the supervision of the Operations Manager (OM), Facility Management Service (FMS). Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to; The supervisor is to direct the team effort in providing building maintenance and grounds support to the medical center, within established time frames, while guaranteeing that the quality of work provided meets Facility Management Service (FMS), standards and code requirements. The supervisor is expected to ensure that FMS resources are both efficiently and economically used. Serves as the FMS coordinator for the carpentry, painting, and grounds shops. Ensures that FMS customers receive the service and product requested. Assists in the preparation of the FMS budget needs for the day to day work activities of the Building and Grounds Maintenance (B&GM) section and any projects that require its support. reviews Preventive Maintenance requirements on new carpentry, painting, and grounds shop equipment before it is entered into the Preventative Maintenance (PM), system. Advises the Operations Manager (OM), as to the appropriate type and level of PM required to maximize the life of the equipment. Reviews existing Equipment Inventory files for carpentry, painting, and grounds shops equipment, to eliminate erroneous data, establish appropriate time and frequency schedules, and ensures that each PM is realistic and that it can be accomplished as established. Provides the OM with work sheets that up-date the status of B&GM section's equipment as applicable. Incumbent reviews the overall condition of B&GM sections equipment, initiates turn-in on items that are no longer serviceable or have been removed from the equipment inventory. Ensures that established PM's are appropriate to meet the needs of the equipment and ensures that established PM's are accomplished. Conducts 30-day reviews of work orders and PM's for the B&GM section, ensuring that delays are due to legitimate causes, i.e., shipment of materials, funding limitations, scheduling considerations, etc., and not just a matter of poor planning or a lack of proper coordinating. Inspects the work of the shop personnel and ensures that applicable building codes are adhered to. Will direct B&GM section members to meet project requirements, work schedules, and goals set by the OM and/or project manager. Is responsible for leading the team and setting the pace of the work activities related to specific tasks. Must be considered a master craftsman in woodworking, carpentry, or other structural type skilled labor. Is responsible for developing performance standards, preparing appraisals and personal actions, will approve/disapprove leave requests, assisting the Operations Manger with shop budgets, and ensuring subordinates are trained in shop specific safety rules and regulations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 07:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Compressed Work Schedule: Available (to be discussed at time of interview) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD605870 Telework: This is not a Telework position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Physical Requirements: Incumbent works with a variety of items related to the physical structure of medical, laboratory, and administrative buildings , such as concrete, glass, plastics, wood, flooring, doors, roofing, windows, siding, insulation, sheet rock, paint, fasteners, hinges, locks, keys, closures, cabinets, wall paper, masonry, plants, trees, metals, chemicals, and pesticides. Incumbent must lift items in excess of 50 pounds on a routine and daily basis. Incumbent may be required to push carts that weigh in excess of 250 pounds. This position also requires continuous walking, stooping, bending, crawling, climbing of ladders, and lifting of materials and equipment. Working Environment: Work is performed in a hospital setting, and office setting, inside building areas, and outside. Occasionally he/she may have to work outside in extreme weather or in building attics and/or crawl spaces. Incumbent must use appropriate safety materials, tools, clothing, etc., to protect himself/herself, other staff, patients, and visitors. The incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, toxic fumes, gases, burns, unsanitary working areas, and acids. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/12/2024. 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. Ability to do the Work of a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor Without More Than Normal Supervision, examples of work include but is not limited to: extensive knowledge and experience gained by having been associated with or worked for a significant period of time in any one or combination of trades associated with construction, maintenance, or repair and operation of plant facilities to be able to determine individual trade, material and equipment requirements, and work sequences. Possesses strong communication and writing skills and a broad knowledge of hospital operations. Communicates well with peers, subordinates, supervisors, and counterparts in other services. 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 Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license. 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. Education There is no education required at the Wage Supervisor 9 level. Additional Information Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. 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