Maintenance Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Nashville seeks a Maintenance Supervisor with extensive knowledge of building trades and the ability to supervise trades such as Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Locksmith, Machinist, and Pipefitter.

The incumbent must read sketches and blueprints, interpret codes and regulations, and guide maintenance projects across facilities while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to work from sketches and blueprints, and knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise trades including Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Locksmith, Machinist, and Pipefitter.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints to plan and execute maintenance tasks while ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Building trades supervision

Blueprint reading

Job description

The Maintenance Supervisor must have extensive knowledge of the building trades they supervise. These trades include but are not limited to Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Locksmith, Machinist, and Pipefitter. The incumbent must have the ability to work from sketches and blueprints; and have extensive knowledge of various codes, standards, and regulations that pertain to the trades under their supervision.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/21/2026. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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, lifting, carrying, and pushing or pulling moderately heavy loads. This position requires working overtime, in uncontrolled environments, confined spaces, from ladders and rooftops. Incumbent shall be subjected to the hazards normally encountered in the trade and various types of infections.