Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Shop and the Machine Shop within the VASTLHCS. You will supervise mechanics, provide technical guidance, and help develop programs to ensure reliable HVAC and equipment operations.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of mechanical systems, and the ability to interpret instructions and drawings.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform duties, supported by resume descriptions.
• Qualified applicants are evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanics, and Industrial Equipment Mechanics.
• Provide supervision, guidance and program development for the shop.
• Perform trades and labor work as part of Facilities Engineering Service.

Skills

Ability to Lead or Supervise

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Blueprint Reading

Use and Maintain Tools

Equipment Installation & Repair

Knowledge of Materials

Technical Practices

Use of Measuring Instruments

Job description

This position is located at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). This position functions as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Shop and the Machine Shop, Facilities Engineering Service - accomplishing trades and labor work. Provides supervision, advice and program development for Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanics, and Industrial Equipment Mechanics.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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 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.