Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS, seeks a full-time Maintenance and Operations Supervisor to oversee four shop foremen across Electrical, Boiler/HVAC, Plumbing/Grounds, and Maintenance/Structures.

You will supervise the maintenance and repair programs, coordinate preventive maintenance, and provide technical guidance to improve hospital facilities. The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, budgeting for contracts, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary facility maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of hospital maintenance operations and Joint Commission requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement maintenance plans and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise four shop foremen in Electrical, Boiler Plant/HVAC, Plumbing/Grounds, and Maintenance/Structures.
• Provide guidance, direction and review of maintenance programs and projects.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and in-house and contracted work.
• Estimate materials and monitor progress on projects and work orders.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Blueprint Reading

Job description

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking to fill a full-time Maintenance and Operations Supervisor in Wichita, Kansas! The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief, Facilities Management Service. Position is responsible for the administration and supervision of shop supervisors in the following trades: Electrical Section, Boiler Plant/HVAC Section, Plumbing/Grounds Section, and Maintenance Inspection/Structures Section.

Major Duties

• The position functions as the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (M&O Supervisor) for Facilities Management Service. The position has full responsibility for the supervision of four (4) shop foremen in the following trades: Electrical Section, Boiler Plant/HVAC Section, Plumbing/ Grounds Section, and Maintenance Inspection/Structures Section. Primary Duties include, but are not limited to: Develops and provides the Assistant Chief and Chief of FMS as well as the Executive Leadership Team information on the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate the Engineering Maintenance, Repair, and Operations programs into the mission of the Healthcare System. Provides professional and technical guidance, direction and review of assigned programs. Supervises all aspects of the Medical Center's Maintenance and Repair program. This includes the operation, maintenance, and repair of all medical center buildings and structures, building service equipment, utility distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, boiler plant operations, emergency electric generating systems, electrical distribution systems, installation of new equipment, and repairs and maintenance of other items. Participates in or organizes and conducts meetings and conferences, including some training sessions, to exchange information and coordinate maintenance planning and scheduling. Estimates materials for repair, minor improvement, maintenance and station labor projects. Monitors progress and trends on in-house projects, work orders, and preventive maintenance. Ensures that preventive maintenance is performed on utility systems and building service equipment according to established policies and procedures. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for service, maintenance, and repair contracts. Inspect contractor's product or services rendered against specifications and contractual agreements to ensure the quality and effectiveness of work. Forecasts annual budgetary requirements for contracted building maintenance and service work. Inspect contractor's product or services rendered against specifications and contractual agreements to ensure the quality and effectiveness of work. Conducts site investigations to determine the feasibility or necessity of proposed projects. Collaborates with Facility Project Engineer Section to review construction and renovation designs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday day shift Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/PD104070 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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 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, 11/05/2026.

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:

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

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.

Preferred Experience: Supervision of multi-disciplined facility maintenance personnel; knowledge of and experience with hospital maintenance operations and Joint Commission compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Occasionally lifts heavy loads, machinery parts, etc., must be able to climb/descent ladders and scaffolds. The Incumbent is subject to all hazards inherent in the physical plant and grounds environments, for example: burns, cuts, bruises, sprains, falls, high heat, high humidity, etc. May work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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