Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Created at: September 16, 2025 00:11

Company: U.S. Coast Guard

Location: Saint Louis, MO, 63101

Job Description:

This vacancy is for a WS-4749-11, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NEW ORLEANS Saint Louis, Missouri.
Ability to lead or supervise the work of others as a Maintenance Mechanic Supeviosr, WS-4749-11 (Screen Out) to be considered eligible for the position. These duties include: Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)* Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to interpret Instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)* Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of Materials Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. To meet the screen-out examples of the duties includes: 1) Scheduling the work with assistance of Managers and Support staff, Learn tools and effective use of employees and resources. 2) Supervising or leading maintenance progress while communicating any potential issues to appropriate managers. 3) Supervising daily maintenance of work in estimating shore and waterfront maintenance, including, but not limited to, mechanical repair/engine overhaul, hydraulics and hydraulic system repairs, carpentry, heavy equipment or WHE repairs (cranes, mobile boat hoist, forklifts, telehandlers, etc), welding and ship fitting, plumbing, per the Command and facility Programs; checking quality of work perform and training or leading at various maintenance stages; operation, of equipment; and progress against schedules. 4) Provide leadership and training to employees to perform ongoing safety checks and efficient performance of maintenance processes. 5) Draft statements of work, condition found reports (CFR), draft informative/factual email correspondence, provide timely performance/evaluation feedback including the required documentation to those supervised and to the General Forman on subordinates performance. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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; religious; 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.
The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, responsible for supervising of industrial production and operations within one of two branches at the Industrial Facility and providing administrative and technical supervision to the assigned workforce for the maintenance and repair of Coast Guard assets in the assigned area of responsibility. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Manages all aspects of work assignments, develops methods for project execution, establishes standards and reviews work for quality and timeliness in meeting schedules. Estimates labor hours required by various trades, materials costs, and equipment requirements for projects. Determining the number and types of workers needed to complete projects, and planning use of subordinate workers, equipment's, facilities, and materials on specific projects as well on quarter-to-quarter basis to ensure a balanced workload. Establishing deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and coordinating projects with other supervisors, with other CG organizations and customers, and with sectors. Possess and provides Journeyman knowledge and skills in at least two of the trades Electrician, Mechanics (gasoline and diesel engines and hydraulics), welding (stick, MIG, TIG), carpentry (all general areas) & weight handling equipment (crane, forklift, boat hoists), Marine Machinery Mechanic, Pipefitter, or other related trade.


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