Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

National Park Service•Grand Lake, CO
•Onsite

About The Position

The National Park Service is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor at Rocky Mountain National Park. The position supervises a multidisciplinary trades and labor workforce responsible for facility maintenance and operations throughout the Colorado River District. The supervisor oversees maintenance and operations for buildings, utilities, roads, fleet and equipment, campgrounds, grounds, and related infrastructure, including preventive, corrective, cyclic, and deferred maintenance. The role manages schedules, staffing, materials, equipment, training, budgets, work orders, condition assessments, and facility management data. It develops scopes of work and coordinates contracted services and facility projects. The supervisor directs safe operations and maintenance of water and wastewater systems, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, roads, heavy equipment, and fleet, as well as seasonal and emergency operations such as snow removal, storm response, and hazard mitigation. Full supervisory and administrative duties include performance management, leave and payroll approval, employee development, safety program implementation, recruitment support, and coordination with park divisions, partners, concessioners, and service providers. The position requires overnight travel away from home up to two nights per month, a government charge card for travel, and compliance with uniform standards. The incumbent must complete required training and obtain and maintain applicable licenses and certificates, including water and wastewater operator credentials and a Class A CDL with water tanker endorsement. The work is distributed across multiple park locations and involves coordinating staff and projects amid challenging terrain and seasonal access conditions.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
  • Must complete a respirator fit test.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Distribution Class 1 License and Wastewater Collection Operator Class D Certificate within 120 days of appointment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Wastewater Treatment Operators Class C Certificate within one year of appointment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL with water tanker endorsement within 120 days of appointment.
  • Must complete pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing; a verified positive test disqualifies the applicant from appointment.
  • Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
  • Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
  • Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
  • Must submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
  • Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
  • Must meet the stated minimum age requirements: be at least 18, or be at least 16 and meet one of the listed education, vocational training, school approval, or student employment conditions.
  • Must meet the job-related factors: ability to lead or supervise (screen-out factor), knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair, technical practices, use of measuring instruments, ability to interpret instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading), ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, and knowledge of materials.
  • Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to be considered qualified.
  • Must describe relevant experience and training in the application and ensure the resume supports assessment questionnaire responses.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required; the position may also require completion of a supervisory probationary period.
  • Must travel overnight away from home up to two nights per month.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of a multidisciplinary trades and labor workforce performing facility maintenance and operations throughout the Colorado River District.
  • Manage district facility operations and maintenance for buildings, utilities, roads, fleet and equipment, campgrounds, grounds, and related infrastructure, including preventive, corrective, cyclic, and deferred maintenance.
  • Manage work schedules, staffing, materials, equipment, training, budgets, work orders, condition assessments, and facility management data.
  • Develop scopes of work and coordinate contracted services and facility projects.
  • Direct safe operation and maintenance of potable water and wastewater systems; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; roads; heavy equipment; and fleet.
  • Direct seasonal and emergency operations, including snow removal, storm response, and hazard mitigation.
  • Perform supervisory and administrative duties, including performance management, leave and payroll approval, employee development, safety program implementation, and recruitment support.
  • Coordinate with park divisions, partners, concessioners, and service providers.
  • Monitor and coordinate work across multiple locations, adjusting schedules and staffing for emergencies, weather impacts, and seasonal requirements, and supervise projects in progress throughout the park.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
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