Summary This Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position is part of the Facility Management Service Line (FMS) at the VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System, located in Leeds, MA . Responsibilities The position is the first line supervisor of the Carpentry & Lock Shop staff and S/he would serve under the direct supervision of the Maintenance & Operation (M&O) Supervisor. The incumbent has full administrative control and supervision of the Carpentry & Lock Shop personnel and is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all buildings, planning and executing in-house construction and remodeling projects, contributes to project development and works with contractors performing work. S/he ensures compliance with fire/smoke barrier penetration work to ensure penetrations are sealed and documented as repaired upon completion of work; conducts inspections to assure quality control of work performed by shop personnel; conducts life safety inspections and assigns work from such inspections; The incumbent organizes and plans work of subordinates into the most productive working group and determines priorities of work projects to ensure accomplishment on a planned schedule and on a timely basis. Individual must be well versed at the journeyman level in carpentry, masonry, painting, window maintenance, locksmith and door closer repair work. Individual will have a good working knowledge of different woods, paints and the various other materials. Must know the safety codes associated with the trades for which they are responsible. Creates follow-up measures on critical or urgent items identified during inspections and coordinates all needed repairs or maintenance; prioritizes, integrates and coordinates various work activities for optimum effectiveness and efficiency of utilizing man-hours, equipment and funding resources to meet user, program, and/or mission needs. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed according to established policies, procedures, and VA, Joint Commission (JC), OSHA & NFPA requirements. S/he identifies and makes economically sound recommendations concerning building structure, building maintenance, modernization or replacement planning. Develops budgets and project estimates for emergency repairs, minor in-house construction and improvement projects, equipment replacement, preventative maintenance (PM), in house or contracted labor & material costs by assisting in developing the scope of work, generating work requests and setting the worksite and hourly performance standards for trade shop personnel. Quality Factor: A valid Construction Supervisors License from any state. The position requires significant knowledge and supervisory experience in the commercial construction trade and facilities management. Work Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pn, EST. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD004410 Physical Requirements: The position is that of a Working Supervisor and as such requires considerable walking and/or driving while making work inspections or responding to emergency situations. Work requires standing, stooping, bending, sitting, crawling, climbing and reaching. Incumbent must be able to supervise work for prolonged periods of time while working around high voltage, steam lines, ladders, staging, mechanical rooms, catwalks, steam tunnels and/or crawlspaces. Frequently lifts and carries tools, materials, equipment, ladders, scaffolding and supplies up to 50 pounds unassisted. Occasionally lift and carry items over 100 pounds with assistance or mechanized equipment. Emergency situations will require the employee to work in extreme hot, cold, stressful situations or darkness to direct employees and correct the incident at hand. Note: This is a Non Bargaining Unit Position. This position is in the Competitive Service. Veterans' Preference: Veterans Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent federal agency employee. The incumbent is required to maintain a valid driver's license issued from any state. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices 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 working in uncontrolled environments, inclement weather conditions, and in confined or uncomfortable spaces. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, no ventilation, cramped, wet, possibly contaminated with sewage and unpleasant odors. S/he is occasionally subject to dangerous working conditions including exposure to hazards normally encountered in a hospital setting, including lead and asbestos; various types of infections; needles and/or human waste. May be subject to electrical shock, electrical or steam related burns, cuts, bruises, and strains. Incumbent is required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as necessary, to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, mechanical rooms, steam tunnels, crawl spaces and patient environments. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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