Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor supervises the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)/Controls Shop at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The position is part of the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering and ensures the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of the Medical Center’s HVAC and control systems. The supervisor coordinates and assigns work, oversees personnel and administrative processes, ensures regulatory and safety compliance, and tracks work orders and inspections. The role also supports construction projects through planning participation, quality-control inspections, and oversight of contractor compliance with VA specifications and applicable codes. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Physical duties include frequent work in hot, humid, confined spaces; climbing ladders; bending, crouching, stooping, crawling, and prolonged standing and walking; and lifting parts and supplies up to 40 pounds, as well as equipment weighing 60 pounds or more. The work may require pulling, reaching overhead, working on ladders or staging materials, and using arm and back muscles to tighten connections.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
- Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; refusal results in denial of employment.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Complete the required online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
- Serve a one-year probationary period.
- Demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; provide detailed supporting descriptions on the resume.
- Meet the screen-out element and demonstrate the job elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair; Interpret Instructions, Specifications (including blueprint reading); Lead or Supervise; and Technical Practices.
- Receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.
- Meet the physical demands of the position, including working in confined spaces and lifting equipment weighing 60 pounds or more.
Responsibilities
- Prepare supply and equipment lists, maintain inventories, and review drawings and specifications for construction projects.
- Lay out work assignments, delegate tasks, and allocate work according to personnel expertise.
- Evaluate employees, handle complaints and grievances, and participate in employee selection and promotion.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and enforce safety policies and practices.
- Manage the micro-purchase card, including documentation, reconciliation, and compliance with program rules.
- Track work orders and inspection requirements and ensure timely closure and compliance.
- Manage personnel actions, including performance reviews, competencies, position descriptions, EEO compliance, staffing and leave, and grievances.
- Participate in construction planning meetings, perform project quality-control inspections, and ensure contractors follow VA specifications and applicable codes.
- Perform internal inspections as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; the specific benefits available depend on position type and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
