This position serves as the Supervisor of the Operations Section under the general supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisory Engineer.

Duties

Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides a phased approach for in house maintenance and repair projects from inception to completion. Coordination across multi-disciplinary stakeholders with focus on infection control and safety standards. Accountability for the efficient and effective operation and management of maintenance and repair program for high-pressure steam boilers and their supporting equipment. Strategic sourcing of equipment and stock supply to standardize and ensure critical components have redundancies. Year-round grounds maintenance and oversight of work crew for planned outages, and scheduled work after hours. Collaborating with other trades supervisors to transition prioritized work and delegation of such work to subordinates for after-hours repair. Dealing with employees and union representatives regarding suggestions, grievances, and disciplinary action. Operates on own initiative within the policies and procedures of the organization. Responsible for compiling acquisition packages. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD707130 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2024. 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 Lead or SuperviseEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than 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. Physical Requirements: Physical exertion is considerable and includes prolonged standing, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, working in cramped and awkward positions, reaching, lifting, and bending when using hand and power tools and making necessary repairs. Weight lifted may exceed 45 pounds but not to exceed 50 pounds per OSHA. Assistance is usually available for handling heavier materials and equipment (in excess of 50 pounds). Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Must have physical capacities for working outside in excessive heat, excessive noise, confined areas, inclement weather and on slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to and from worksites. Rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously required to troubleshoot problems. Hearing (with aid if necessary), depth perception, and visual required to access equipment condition. Work around moving objects and machinery and working with others required. May be required to carry a heavy tool kit and, because the equipment is found in so many places, extensive walking is required. This individual may have to lift, carry and/or move heavy equipment, machinery and/or parts. Required to work on scaffolds and ladders from time to time. Working Conditions: Occasionally this individual must work in extremely hot or cold areas depending on the equipment and its location or environmental conditions. This environment can include excessive noise, dust, fumes, solvents, grease/oils, electrical energy, slippery or uneven surfaces, work on or around machinery, work on ladders or scaffolding, vibration and moisture.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
• Name: Barbara Jones
• Phone: (651)405-5648
• Email: [email protected]