This position is Maintenance Supervisor of the Mechanical Unit of Engineering Services and is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the complete plumbing/pipefitting/air conditioning and refrigeration systems of this Medical Center.

Duties

Duties Major duties include but are not limited to; Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and distribution of work assignments to journeymen mechanics in the Mechanical Unit (Plumbing, pipefitting/A/C and Refrigeration shops). Establish policies and procedures in relationship to maintenance operations. Establishing priority according to the availability of manpower, materials, equipment and the nature of the situation. Planning of work orders daily, in house projects weekly, reviewing designs and project inspections monthly Assists in planning of budgets and construction projects Effectively manage an annual budget of approximately $1,000,000. Prepares and submits to his/her supervisor monthly progress reports for the unit Plans and literature pertaining to installation, materials and/or equipment that is part of projects Utilizes background of skills and knowledge in mechanical trades to develop work standards and procedures. Visits the job locations daily to make certain that all work and safety regulations meet the standards set forth by the Government and the Medical Center Keeps a daily record of the location of work, number of employees and trades, number of hours worked, type of work being accomplished and comments concerning any deviations from the specifications or contract Responsible to coordinate his/her work with all Care/Service Line areas of the Medical Center and outside service companies. Schedule repairs and downtime appropriately to minimize Medical Center operation disruption. Responsibilities of this position are 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He/she is expected to work irregular hours and respond to emergency calls at any hour, day or night. Coordinates work with utility companies (sewer and water), plans for emergency shutdowns when the services are at a minimum. Assess and schedule training needs for all maintenance staff. Spot check and inspect maintenance and repair work to ensure quality. Ensures the Preventive Maintenance program is coordinated and completed on schedule. Ensures compliance with numerous hospital accreditation requirements. Ensures staff understand the proper and economical use of tools, equipment, and materials. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD38097A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized* 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, 01/05/2024. 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: InstructShop PracticesTroubleshootingWithout more than normal supervision 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

There is no educational requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Sharon Sawyer
• Phone: 585-305-2679
• Email: [email protected]