Lead Utilities Maintenance Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VAMC Tomah, WI) seeks a Maintenance and Operations Supervisor to lead the Utilities Maintenance Shop.

You will supervise 16 staff across four shops, coordinate maintenance planning with clinical and non-clinical teams, and oversee budgeting, procurement, and compliance with SOPs. Responsibilities include directing daily operations, organizing training, and ensuring timely work orders and repairs.

Qualifications

• Evidence you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties must be shown with detailed resume descriptions.
• Screen-out element and qualification standards will be applied during evaluation.
• Volunteer experience (e.g., national service) can contribute to qualifying experience.
• Physical requirements include lifting heavy loads and climbing ladders/scaffolds. Working conditions may be in hot, dirty, dusty, and cramped environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the work operations for the Utilities Maintenance Shop (16 employees, 4 shops).
• Manage personnel issues including union matters and administrative actions.
• Organize meetings and training to coordinate maintenance planning with staff and users.
• Research maintenance data and cost analysis by item to support decisions.
• Generate purchase requests and coordinate procurement; monitor funds availability.
• Supervise journeyman and tradesmen in task completion.
• Plan and publish daily to yearly work schedules; ensure time/material tracking on work orders.
• Prepare work orders for deficiencies identified in inspections.
• Conduct routine inspections of utility systems and initiate repairs.
• Maintain inventory for Preventative Maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure maintenance follows SOPs and policies; determine training needs.
• Provide ongoing direction to staff and manage training needs.
• Perform other related duties; adhere to Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm schedule.

Skills

Lead or Supervise

Oral Communication

Physical Strength

Planning & Evaluating

Technical Competence

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VAMC Tomah, WI) seeks a Maintenance and Operations Supervisor to lead the Utilities Maintenance Shop.

You will supervise 16 staff across four shops, coordinate maintenance planning with clinical and non-clinical teams, and oversee budgeting, procurement, and compliance with SOPs. Responsibilities include directing daily operations, organizing training, and ensuring timely work orders and repairs.