OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

Duties

This position is established and organizationally aligned under Engineering Services - at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines IL. (578) - a Level la Complexity VHA Facility. The position functions to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the Maintenance and Operations Section and to perform numerous tasks which are dissimilar in kind, but which have in common the purpose of completing the work of one or more trade persons in the section, as part of Engineering Service maintenance & repair procedures. Major Duties: Supervises employees, plans and coordinates the work required to fabricate, install, repair and maintain a variety of building components including plumbing, electrical, plastering and painting. Plans work and project schedules for several weeks in advance and reports progress periodically to the section chief and staff engineers, initiates contacts with other unit chiefs and establishes the extent of Builders Shop responsibility for phases of projects and building repairs. Approximately 70% of the incumbent's time is spent in supervising and organizing employees and 30% in shop planning for materials, work processes and coordinating projects. Arranges for training with section chief and staff engineers. Counsels employees on work performances and recommends awards or initiates corrective or disciplinary actions, Investigates grievances involving any employee in the Electrical Unit and takes proper action under existing guidelines for grievance procedures, including meeting with union representatives when required. Establishes reports and records data used for cost analysis, equipment replacement and manpower requirements. Establishes safety standards, observes and discusses safety practices with employees. Assigns work to the seventeen journeymen electricians , helpers and four elevator repair personnel in the electric repair unit and establish deadlines, quality and quantity standards and special Instructions. Inspects completed work and accepts or rejects the work taking corrective action as required. Makes final approval of leave schedules and assignment rosters, establishes and approves performance standards and makes formal performance evaluations Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 700am -330pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic/PD17029O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Position Description Title/PD#:Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic/17029O *You may be required to serve a Supervisory Probationary Period.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/21/2023. 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)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic) 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: The work requires a considerable amount of walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may work from ladders and scaffolding. When operating equipment, the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration arid jerking of the equipment. The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally exceed 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy, with inadequate lighting, heat, or ventilation. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation or harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and the hazards of operating power tools and equipment. Discomfort is encountered when wearing protective clothing, gloves, or eye goggles,

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Kiphanie Moore
• Phone: 414-712-8177
• Email: [email protected]