The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor supervises a team within Facilities Management Service (FMS) under the Supervision of the Chief of FMS at the White River Junction VA Health Care System located at White River Junction, Vermont.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/17/2025. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use 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/Working Conditions: Work required for this position requires standing, walking, and/or sitting for long periods of time, climbing up and down stairs and ladders, stooping, bending, and frequently working in cramped and awkward positions. Lift in excess of 40 pounds. Be able to clear snow sidewalks and stairs.
The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor located is responsible for the supervision of three shops including the carpentry/painting, electrical and maintenance mechanic departments. Duties include, but are not limited to: Supervises all the personnel assigned to the carpentry/painting, electrical and maintenance mechanic department units and act as a backup to the other shop supervisor. Possesses knowledge of the technical practices for HVAC, mechanical, boiler plant, pipefitting and plumbing crafts, as well as knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials as well as safety. Plans the daily, weekly, and monthly distribution of work to ensure the proper and efficient use of resources while motivating the employees in the section to perform as an effective team. Analyzes workload and support medical center needs to establish deadlines, set priorities, and adjusts work assignments to accomplish assigned tasks. Facilitates completion of repairs and projects that involve multi-disciplines across shops within supervisory responsibility. Works closely with supervisor of other shops and provide back-up support there as needed. Serves as primary troubleshooter for mechanical problems related to carpentry, electrical and general mechanics. Serves as a mentor to foster trades within the shops. Possesses the ability to read mechanical drawings and apply theory of operations to problems Plans and schedules all work operations of the shop unit Organizes, coordinates, and directs the work activities of all subordinates Assigns work requirements, sets deadlines and sequence of operations Maintains balanced workloads for subordinates and shifts work load for effective and continuing operations Reviews and analyzes production costs and personnel utilization records in order to evaluate work progress, control and reduce costs, evaluates continuing problems and directs necessary corrective actions or changes in work methods Responsible for operational and first line supervisory aspects of the carpentry, electrical and maintenance mechanic shops Reference and ensure compliance with guidelines including Veteran Administration Medical Center (VAMC) WRJ Policies and Center Memorandums, VA construction standards, National Fire Protection Association Codes, OSHA, Joint Commission, EPA, Americans with Disabilities Act. Performs additional duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Varies; Work Schedule will be discussed during the interview process, to include weekend coverage. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD031080 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Notifications: This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. This position is in the Competitive Service. This position is not a Bargaining Unit position. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.