Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the work operations of the Utilities Systems Shop in the Maintenance & Operations Section of Engineering Service at the Marion Campus which includes boiler plant, plumbing and piping operations. Provides necessary inspections, documentation, follow-up action and training to meet all Joint Commission, OSHA, AWE, VACO, VISN, and required medical center safety programs. The duties of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor includes but is not limited to: Plans weekly schedule of the assigned shop employees by sequencing operations and assignments in order of importance. Responsible for ensuring deadlines and production schedules are met. Coordinates work efforts with appropriate personnel; keeps higher level supervision informed of the status of work in progress. Assigns proper subordinates to tasks to complete boiler plant and piping projects in an efficient and effective manner. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, requirements, and policies established by higher levels of supervision. Determines equipment, material, and maintenance needs utilizing the scope of the work or task required, results of cost estimates, and precautions necessary to protect patients, environment, personnel, and equipment. Establish of local policies for achieving management objectives and goals and represents management on such matters as required. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures as needed. Makes occasional spot checks on jobs in progress and performs final inspections on more important jobs. Investigates work related problems including excessive costs or low productivity to determine causes. Implements corrective actions within their authority to resolve work problems. Responsible for the general administrative and supervisory personnel functions of their unit. Performs annual and midterm performance evaluations and determines training needs. Conducts both a midterm and annual performance appraisal for all supervised employees within timeframes established by the medical center. Maintains production reports and records. Prepares cost estimates for assigned trade shop equipment needed. Inputs and manages data regarding labor hours, repair expenditures and other work order information. Responsible for all personnel, union issues, and administrative matters involving assigned trade shops. Provides necessary inspections, documentation, follow-up action and training to meet all Joint Commission, OSHA, AWE, VACO, VISN, and required medical center safety programs. Work Schedule: Monday • Friday 6:00am • 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/PD918530 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/28/2026. 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. Applicants must receive a minimum of two points on the below screen-out element to be deemed eligible for consideration. Lead or Supervise. Tasks related to Plans work assignments; Determines resources required for tasks, and Evaluates employee performance. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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: 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. Working Conditions: Incumbent may work from ladders, scaffolding, and/or hydraulic platforms. This position requires working in uncontrolled environments, in inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally is subject to possible dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in the hospital trades and various types of infections. May be subject to electrical shock and/or electrical burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner. Work progress, inspection, and supervision requires regular and recurring exertion including walking, standing, bending, climbing, etc. Management and administrative work is typically performed in an office setting around the Engineering environment. Incumbent must have good vision and dexterity and be able to explain complex procedures to staff. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.