Maintenance Worker Supervisor

National Park Service • Vicksburg, MS

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker Supervisor is located in the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Division of Maintenance, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The position provides technical and administrative supervision to employees performing a range of trades and labor work and provides technical support on building, utility, and facility maintenance. The supervisor also performs administrative functions, oversees facility-related projects and contracts, and may occasionally perform crew duties. The incumbent spends approximately 90% of the workday on supervisory matters and is an emergency-essential employee who must respond to park emergencies as required by a supervisor.

The role requires practical knowledge of building, utility, and facility maintenance, along with the ability to plan, organize, staff, direct, and control a work group. The incumbent supervises employees and vendors or contractors across areas such as historic preservation, masonry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, grounds, custodial work, and utility systems. Work may involve roadways, historic structures and grounds, storm damage, and emergency conditions.

The position requires maintaining a valid state driver's license, completing pre-employment and random drug testing, wearing an NPS maintenance uniform and appropriate PPE, and carrying a cell phone for communication and emergency response. The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime, and occasionally travel to other local or out-of-state NPS parks. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to lead or supervise, which is the screen-out factor.
• Practical knowledge of all facets of building, utility, and facility maintenance.
• Ability to plan, organize, staff, direct, and control a work group.
• Ability to plan and supervise programmed work and bring it to an acceptable standard of completion.
• Familiarity with sources of supply for equipment and materials.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and meet applicable background-investigation and employment-verification requirements.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes; may also be required to maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must obtain and maintain COR Level 1 certification.
• Must be able to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime when required, and travel occasionally to other NPS parks.
• Must carry a cell phone for communication and emergency response.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, safety clothing, and gear.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative supervision to employees in various trades and labor occupations.
• Provide technical support and knowledge for utilities and trades, including electrical systems, HVAC, potable water, storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, groundskeeping, and janitorial services.
• Prepare personnel packages for recruiting, classification, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Prepare and implement short-term work plans and provide input to higher-level managers on long-term planning.
• Assign, direct, review, and evaluate subordinate employees' work and schedule work operations.
• Review and approve payroll, leave, and extra-hours requests.
• Determine material, equipment, and training needs.
• Review and approve purchases and travel.
• Write scopes of work for contracting packages.
• Oversee programs and agreements, and review, track, or provide input on organizational budgets.
• Oversee entry of data into automated facility-management tracking systems, such as FMSS and PMIS.
• Prepare workload and employee data reports.
• Serve as project supervisor and/or Contracting Officer's Representative on facility-related projects.
• Occasionally perform crew duties to support training and employee morale.
• Respond to park emergencies as required by a supervisor.
• Supervise and coordinate vendor, contractor, or employee work involving maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of park facilities and utility systems.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed