Incumbent is the Supervisor of the Carpentry/Lock Shop. Through subordinates, the incumbent is responsible for repairs and maintenance of building interiors and exteriors. The incumbent is responsible for all locking devices and automatic door operations.

Duties

He/she prepares and processes the required paperwork to execute and accomplish work associated with his/her shop. The incumbent provides leadership in the trades supervised. Evaluates the units of work performed by the shops supervised and is aware of the backlog of work in the shops and realigns or reassigns employees to effectively produce a smooth flow of work. Promotes and administers a variety of management programs for the units supervised such as safety, cost reduction, incentive awards, beneficial suggestion, and quality assurance with policies and procedures established by medical center management and Facilities Management Service Line Executives. Incumbent supports Affirmative Action plans, Bonds, and CFC programs. Adheres to all provisions of the Equal Opportunity Program in accordance with OPM and VA regulations and established medical center guidelines. Ensures that all shop employees are knowledgeable of and comply with safety rules, have had all safety training, and that safety program requirements are met. Provides assistance to the FMSL Executive, FMSL Deputy, and M&O Chief, and Healthcare Engineers of the service line. Responsible for the efficient and economical use of all resources required for the proper functioning of the Carpentry/Lock Shop. Incumbent is knowledgeable of engineering concepts and practices. Must be able to adequately solve problems that arise in daily operations. Makes safety inspections of all equipment and functions under his/her supervision and records the results of the inspections. Issues work orders to other units on work which cannot be handled by the section. Oversees that a reliable preventive maintenance program is always maintained on all equipment to minimize unscheduled equipment and systems down time. Prepares and/or reviews the reports required of the section and submits them to the Facilities Management Service Line Executive office. Reviews operations under his/her supervision for efficient use of manpower and possible materials savings. Submits recommendations to his/her supervisor. Checks all requests for materials from shop personnel for correctness of nomenclature, estimated prices and need, to prevent overstocking. Reviews the condition of equipment on a regular basis to insure that worn out items are being replaced promptly. Prepares request specifications of equipment to be replaced. Predicts short term utility fluctuations and anticipates utility operations accordingly. Ensures subordinates properly, safely, and efficiently operate the physical plant during extreme weather conditions. Formulates and disseminates stand operating procedures in advance of unusual or emergency situations. Incumbent may be required to work extended hours and odd shifts during periods of emergency needs of the medical center. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD04085O Physical Requirements: The position requires lifting, carrying, puling/pushing and steadying adjustments or repairs and may require kneeling, bending, squatting, reaching over, under and into equipment while in a cramped or awkward position. He/she works off ladders, scaffolds and platforms and must be able to carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds.

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 Lead or SuperviseEquipment 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 US
• Name: Jere Parks
• Phone: 478-484-5185
• Email: [email protected]