This position is organizationally placed in the Maintenance and Repair unit of Facilities Management Service Line. The incumbent supervises and directs building maintenance, repairs and installations of the maintenance unit throughout the medical center and associated properties on the second shift. The incumbent will primarily be assigned to the James E. Van Zandt (JEVZ) Medical Center; however, he/she may be required to work at the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

Duties

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Supervisor is to plan, supervise, and administer building maintenance (which is comprised of trades such as: electrical, pipefitting/plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), painting, carpentry, and masonry/locksmith), repairs, and improvements throughout this vast medical center on the second shift. Incumbent provides oversight and ensures compliance with all applicable codes, VA Directives, NFPA, The Joint Commission, ASHRAE, OSHA, and EPA requirements Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for buildings including all maintenance, repairs, installations, alterations and renovations of the maintenance unit, which is comprised of trades such as: electrical, pipefitting/plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), painting, carpentry, and masonry/locksmith on second shift Coordinate and Supervise staff for snow removal duties as needed during the winter months Provides technical and administrative supervision to individuals through subordinate leader. Incumbent plans, schedules and sets priorities for work assignments Balance the priorities and ensure that deadlines are met or exceeded Reviews and analyzes records and reports of work production, costs, and equipment and staff resource utilization to evaluate progress and to control or reduce costs Reports progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to Engineering, Projects Section Promotes and administers a variety of management programs, including safety and fire protection, disaster preparedness, energy management, incentive awards and suggestions, cost reduction, equal opportunity, and quality assurance Adjusts informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and Union representatives and initiates disciplinary actions Occasionally supervises temporary employees, upward mobility trainees or non-employee special program individuals such as Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) workers Develops work schedules providing for scheduled leave and illness coverage and balancing workload and overtime distribution Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00pm -11:30pm EST Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD026510 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/21/2024. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Lead or SuperviseAbility to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments 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: Work requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, often in hard-to-reach places. Frequently handles, lifts, carries equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and chemicals that weight up to 120 pounds. Much of the work is done on ladders, scaffolds, and platforms. Incumbent is standing or walking much of the time and must be in good overall physical condition. Physical capability to regularly walk long distances, dexterity, and accurate hand eye coordination, and corrected 20/20 vision and accurate color perception are required. He/she must be physically able in body to direct the accomplishment of the above work. He/she must be capable of standing, bending, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and in general have use of his/her limbs.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA 16602 US
• Name: Carolyn Graham
• Email: [email protected]