Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Shop and the Machine Shop. You will supervise trades personnel, plan preventive maintenance, and develop programs to maintain facilities efficiently.

You will lead subordinates, coordinate with leadership, manage training needs, and ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the duties.
• Qualifications will be evaluated against OPM standards.
• Volunteer work can count toward experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly work for subordinates.
• Establish PM deadlines, workload, and emergency response priorities.
• Review work in progress and upon completion.
• Adjust plans, schedules, assignments, and methods for efficiency.
• Determine equipment, supplies, and materials needed.
• Ensure delivery of supplies and equipment to work sites.
• Help establish maintenance plans for Air Conditioning/Refrigeration and Machine Shop.
• Respond to emergencies with timely updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Interpret instructions and specs

Lead or supervise

Use and maintain tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Summary

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.

Qualifications

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 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.

Duties

• Plans daily - weekly and monthly work to be accomplished by subordinates
• Establishes deadlines and priorities for the performance of Preventive Maintenance (PM's) - workload - and emergency responses based on methods - procedures - deadlines and goals
• Reviews work in progress and/or upon completion
• Adjusts work plans - schedules - assignments - and methods to accomplish work as effectively and economically as possible
• Determines equipment - supplies and materials required to complete assignments
• Assures the delivery of supplies and equipment at work sites as needed
• Works with leadership to establish a balanced annual maintenance/operation plan covering all equipment for the Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Shop as well as the Machine Shop
• Responds to emergency maintenance needs to ensure they are accomplished in a timely/appropriate manner and keeps other internal supervisors and stakeholders advised of the status of unusual or emergent situations
• Establishes performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisals of subordinates
• Participates in reviewing job descriptions for currency and accuracy and recommends necessary changes
• Serves as a management representative at hearings - meetings - and negotiations related to labor relations
• Identifies employee training needs - and initiates action to request necessary training
• Maintains production reports and records
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - 0700-1530 Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD10200A Physical Requirements: Considerable standing - stooping - and bending is required
• Climbing and working from ladders and scaffolds in stretched - cramped - or awkward positions is necessary
• Using a hammer and other hand tools necessitates considerable arm and hand movement and dexterity
• Items up to 50pounds are lifted and carried
• Items over 50 pounds are infrequently carried or others assist in movement
• Works both inside and outside
• When inside - frequently exposed to drafts - changing temperatures - and noise
• When outside - is exposed to bad weather - works in mud - and in wet or icy areas
• Exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust - grease - heat - and fumes
• Typically inspects parts - equipment - and systems - which are dirty - oily - or greasy
• Subject to cuts - burns - chemical irritations - bruises - electrical shock - and injuries from falls while positioning and moving equipment
• Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices - hard hats - hard-toe shoes - gloves - and protective clothing
• Some safety equipment may be hot and uncomfortable and will be worn for long periods of time.