This position is located at the Butler VA Medical Center. The position is under the Assistant Chief Engineer. This position is the supervisor of the Plumbing, Electrical and General Maintenance Shops. The Maintenance Supervisor is directly responsible for the overall operation of the Plumbing, Electric and General Maintenance Mechanic sections involving operations and functions for maintenance and repairs of the buildings and structures on VA Butler Healthcare Systems campus.

Duties

Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD004925 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Major Duties: Utilizes the basic framework of the Automated Engineering Management System/Medical Equipment Reporting System referred to as AMES/MERS (Work Order System) to assign maintenance and repair functions to each shop. Establishes sequence, priority and deadlines for the performance of work operations within time frames and broad policies approved by the Assistant Chief Engineer and/or Facility Manager. Develops coordinates, and implements maintenance operating policies, preventive maintenance and all training operations. Initiates request for all position vacancies and future plans for needed vacancies within their department. Receives and processes formal grievances from labor representatives, implements facilities service policies that include EEO and affirmative action. Responsible for keeping any necessary records pertinent to the operation of their department. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining an effective recall program for emergencies, after hour problems, and changes of schedules for personnel. Must be able to make sketches, write and interpret specifications, make mathematical computations pertaining to the trades, and have a working knowledge of the trades they directly supervise. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Not Authorized.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/15/2023. 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: Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen out) Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials 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: Incumbent performs all tasks without specific instructions; duties are performed without supervision since the job is based on the technical abilities of the incumbent to perform specialized duties. In most instances the incumbent is required to work independently and act as a consultant to the Facility Manager and VA Butler Healthcare Management. Working Conditions: The incumbent will be under the Facility Management Department and reports directly to the Assistant Chief Engineer and/or the Facility Manager. Incumbent has the ability and will work independent! y as a supervisor. Incumbent performs all tasks without specific instructions; duties are performed without supervision since the job is based on the technical abilities of the incumbent to perform specialized duties. In most instances the incumbent is required to work independently and act as a consultant to the Facility Manager and VA Butler Healthcare Management. Incumbent motivates the employees under their direction to operate as an effective working unit. Incumbent will maintain optimal productivity by shifting assignments and workers as needed. Establishes the standards of work and continually tracks progress through statistical analysis to ensure the appropriate quantity and quality are maintained.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Butler Healthcare 353 North Duffy Road Butler, PA 16001 US
• Name: Maurice Covington
• Phone: (412) 822-3542
• Email: [email protected]