Summary 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. Responsibilities Manages the operation, maintenance, and repair of building service equipment, utility distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, emergency electric generating systems, installation of small equipment, and repairs and maintenance of other items. Follows up and ensures compliance with fire/smoke barrier penetration work to ensure penetrations are replaced/sealed and documented as repaired upon completion of work. Conducts inspections to assure quality control of work performed by engineering staff. Conducts life safety inspections and assigns work from such inspections to the appropriate unit. Creates follow-up measures on critical or urgent items identified during internal and external inspection activities (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, Annual Workplace Evaluations, etc.). Analyzes the physical plant utilities and subsystems for proper maintenance and visually assesses conditions of maintenance/repair activities. Prioritizes, integrates, and coordinates various work activities, as well as contracted work, for optimum effectiveness and efficiency of utilizing man-hours, equipment and funding resources to meet user, program, and mission needs. Continually monitors progress and trends on in-house projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance. Recommends adjustments and rescheduling, as necessary, to respond to changing conditions and emergency or urgent needs and delays. Provides logistics and asset allocation duties on a facility, medical center, and regional scale in support of emergency management functions when required. Participates in or organizes and conducts meetings and conferences, including some training sessions, to exchange information and coordinate maintenance planning and scheduling with user, maintenance and repair personnel, building tenants, equipment operators, contractors, and others. Estimates materials for repair, minor improvement, maintenance and station labor projects in order to provide management with cost figures and estimates of labor for special projects, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and improvement projects by determining the scope of work, work requests, and worksite and hourly performance standards for each trade. Ensures that preventive maintenance is performed on utility systems and building service equipment according to established policies and procedures. Manages the preventive maintenance and minor repair on non-GSA vehicles and other power equipment and motor vehicle and grounds equipment. Ensures that proper records for preventive maintenance are maintained. Works with staff on preventive maintenance work order backlogs. Assists with managing and planning a dynamic multi-million dollar equipment inventory, maintenance and repair program from a multitude of different types of systems and subsystems. Identifies and makes economically sound recommendations concerning equipment systems or facilities maintenance, modernization, or replacement planning. Sets procedures and schedules preventive maintenance of building and utility equipment to prevent breakdown and extend equipment life which, in turn, saves on emergency repairs, labor costs, and inconvenience due to system down time. Serves as contracting officer representative for service, maintenance, and repair contracts. Forecasts annual budgetary requirements for contracted building maintenance and service work. Inspects contractor's product or services rendered against specifications and contractual agreements to ensure the quality and effectiveness of work. Contributes to project development and works with contractors performing contract work. Analyzes the benefits and costs of accomplishing work in-house versus contracting. Work Schedule: Tour of duty to be determined by management Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD523-02887-O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/11/2024. 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. Education Additional Information The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. 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.