This position works as a foreman in the Maintenance Mechanic Shop of Facilities Management Service, Maintenance and Operations Section. This position is responsible for general repairs to the main hospital campus constituting 1.6M sq. ft. General repairs are multi-trade in nature, and this position requires knowledge of masonry, locksmith skills, and the ability to function at the journeyman carpenter level.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Supervising integrated work teams and performing administrative record keeping. Plans work schedules, order repair parts, materials and supplies, sequences operations to assure that the necessary manpower, equipment, and material are available for work order completion. Establishes work priorities and deadlines for maintenance or projects on the basis of general work schedules, methods, policies and the established goals of the service line and Medical Center. Experience with masonry, locksmithing, and function at the journeyman carpenter level. Full knowledge of the proper and safe use of all types of power tools and test equipment being used in his/her section. Responsibility for general repairs to all building sheet rock, concrete, concrete block, fences, doors walls, ceiling floors, closers, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and roofs. Responsible for the maintenance and repair to locks and panic devices. Responsible for the installation and repair of cabinets, flooring (ceramic, vinyl, quarry, marble, etc.), bulletin boards, the repairing of furniture. Experience in the trades as a journeyman carpenter or plasterer. Experience in the trades as a journeyman plasterer. Reads and understands building plans, blueprints, technical publications, and installation and maintenance manuals. Sizes up jobs and makes take-off of all materials accurately. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift between 7:00am and 3:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD068480 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/25/2023. 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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse 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: Incumbent is exposed to a full array of weather conditions. Incumbent is subject to danger of falling when working from ladders or hydraulic lifts. Exposed to dust/dirt while mixing mortar and handling materials. Work is performed in all areas of the hospital environment, inside and outside. Work is often dirty, dusty and grease. The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders. Temperature extremes, noise, and bad weather conditions. He/she is frequently exposed to the possibilities of chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin. Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that that is heavy and uncomfortable. Position may require incumbent to work beyond regular tour of duty including but not limited to: after hours, weekends, holidays.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address New Orleans VA Medical Center 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 US
• Name: Kathy Carroll
• Phone: 813-503-7921
• Email: [email protected]