Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor

Veterans Health Administration • Hines, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is organizationally aligned under the Engineering Service Line at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (578), Hines, IL. The primary purpose of the position is to function as a Supervisor for Utility System Repairer Operators, Air Conditioning Operators, and other various Maintenance Staff. The unit mission is to ensure the installation, repair, troubleshooting, service and maintenance, and all other operations at the Hines VA Hospital.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking, Dexterity and Safety, Lead or Supervise, Project Management, Technical Competence
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy.
• To be well-qualified : applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job.
• Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Responsibilities

• Establishing the Scope of Work, forecasts funding, estimates the project timeline and procurement strategies, along with ensuring proper coordination and implementation of associated maintenance and repair, construction, renovation, testing, and equipment installation projects.
• Coordinate with customers to ensure complete and accurate needs have been accounted for.
• Ensures timely and efficient project activations by working closely with the Projects section to ensure a smooth transition between project completion and project activation.
• Continually analyzes workload and workflow to monitor progress and trends on work orders, preventative maintenance, and construction to maximize the efficient use of resources.
• Maintains an awareness of available resources (space, equipment, personnel) and advises management officials on the efficient distribution of the resources.
• Conducts or obtains necessary training for new, unusual, or problematical building or utility systems.
• Develops employee performance standards and makes formal appraisals of subordinate's work performance, develops training requirements for subordinates, arranges for training, tracks and documents training accomplishments and initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment.
• Incumbent counsel's employees and initiates disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Responsible for compiling data for plant production, cost analysis, cost transfers, and all associated reports.
• Monitors attendance and approves requested leave as appropriate to support 24/7 operations.
• Maintains documentation provided by third party certifiers to ensure compliance with all VA Directives.
• Tracks contractor's work progress and performance through progress reports.
• Responsible for the conduct of the quarterly Legionella testing program, bacterial testing requirements for the boiler treatment water, scheduling of thermal or chemical eradication as required and scheduling of retests in support of the program, reporting all results to supported services and the water safety committee.
• Develop training plans for all subordinate employees to ensure that they have the necessary certifications, which are required of their positions.
• Monitor and evaluate the requirements of the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and ensure compliance for the applicable utility systems of the Hospital.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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