The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Supervisor will function under the Facilities Management Service.

Duties

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to: The position has full responsibility for the supervision of the planning, organizing, directing, evaluating, and managing processes for Mechanical Maintenance & Repair, Operations. The position advises the Maintenance & Operations Supervisor and the Assistant Chief of FMS the methods, techniques, and procedures necessary to integrate the Mechanical Maintenance and Repair programs into the mission of the Healthcare System. The position has full decision-making authority, responsibility, and accountability on all issues regarding the Maintenance and Repair of the Plumbing, Pipefitting, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Laundry Equipment. Supervises all aspects of the maintenance and repair of all medical center buildings and structures, all building service equipment (including but not limited to steam distribution, HVAC systems, medical gas systems, and non-medical equipment. Responsible for the overall energy performance and efficiency of the entire facility inventory to include all compliance and regulatory goals and targets. Overall responsibility for the review of all actions relating to or impacting any component of the utility infrastructure to ensure no action impacts the delivery of services or the degradation of facility capabilities. Responsible for the Medical Center Legionella Prevention program, in regard to testing, flushing and preventative maintenance in accordance with VHA Directive 1061. Responsible for all aspects of the administrative support operations which includes facility service scheduling, purchasing, inventory, records upkeep (archives and indexing) and portions of the Environment of Care (EOC) program. Responsible for the oversight and integration of all facility and network software support systems in the daily operations of the entire utility infrastructure and physical plant. Maintains and oversees the archiving and database containing the historical performance of equipment and devices supporting hospital operations. Ensures internal personnel-related programs are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. Communicates agency and local policies and priorities to all employees within the service; delegates to each section chief the authority and responsibility to carry out assigned tasks; follows progress of each and recommends improvements to be made where warranted; ensures labor/management relations are maintained in accordance with Medical Center policy and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD931210 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, 03/25/2024. 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 Plan and Organize WorkTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, with or without glasses. May lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items over 50 pounds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 US
• Name: Michael A. Robinson
• Phone: 614-439-6881
• Email: [email protected]