This Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position is located in Facilities Management at the Manchester-NH VA. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Duties

The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor serves as the supervisor of the Utilities & Structural Services (USS) section of the Maintenance & Repair Shop (M&R) in the Facilities Management Service line at the Manchester, NH Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The position provides leadership and supervision to a diverse group of skilled trades employees. The position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of utility systems that are critical to the therapeutic environment within the VAMC. The focus of the position is on electrical utilities; however, the position also has responsibility for HVAC and water utilities during Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, and Nights (WHEN) hours in support of the HVAC Shop. The position directly oversees the Carpentry, Locksmith, and Painting trades within the VAMC. On occasion, the position will temporarily assume the duties of the HVAC or M&R Shop supervisor(s), as directed by higher authorities. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsMeasuring 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. Other Knowledge Required Must hold and maintain a Master Electrician's License within six months of hire. This position directly supervises the VAMC's Electricians and is responsible for electrical safety and code compliance within the VAMC. The employee has primary responsibility to ensure the work of the Electricians and electrical contractors complies with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The employee also holds primary responsibility for implementing and complying with the requirements of NFPA 110, the Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems and for the electrical aspects of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities. Holding a Master Electrician's License and participating in the ongoing code update training required of Master Electricians is essential for the VAMC to safely and effectively operate its electrical utilities. The employee also implements the requirements of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code as it applies to structures, including fire and smoke barriers, egress paths, and types of construction for different occupancies. Employee must have practical knowledge of the technical practices of the HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, and Boiler Plant crafts, as well as knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials used. Ability to write memos, performance evaluations, written counseling, and standard operating procedures. Ability to work with spreadsheets and electronic databases. Ability to verbally explain technical issues related to the physical plant to non-engineering staff in a clear and succinct manner that reflects well on the customer service standards of the Facility Service. Ability to do basic mathematics to calculate factors such as electrical system analysis at the trade level, costs for jobs, labor requirements, etc. Maintains accountability of tools and equipment assigned to the shop.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104 US
• Name: Jonathan Montgomery
• Phone: 734-905-2529
• Email: [email protected]