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Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration•Hines, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

This position is established and organizationally aligned under Engineering Services at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. The role functions to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the Maintenance and Operations Section. The incumbent supervises employees, plans and coordinates work for fabricating, installing, repairing, and maintaining various building components including plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, locksmithing, and carpentry. This position is unique with distinct work functions of construction and building repairs. The incumbent will be responsible for developing employee performance objectives, completing annual employee performance evaluations, managing employee training, grievances, and disciplinary actions. They will also manage employee time off requests and approve overtime. The incumbent will participate in the Moves Committee meetings, coordinating and supervising personnel for maintenance and repair tasks during the Moves process. Additionally, they may coordinate and oversee contracted maintenance projects and must obtain a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification within 3 months of selection. The incumbent will collaborate with the Maintenance Chief on campus maintenance repair functions and participate in emergency response and on-call rotations.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Tentatively selected applicants are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
  • 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 forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.
  • Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative regarding the accomplishment of the work in a unit.
  • Ability to be responsible for assuring the efficient and economical completion of work assignments by subordinates within general work schedules set by higher levels of supervision.
  • Ability to motivate subordinates to operate as an effective working unit.
  • Ability to define the standards of quality and quantity which must be met.
  • Ability to interpret schematic drawings, blueprints and apply specifications and guidelines by manufacturers and other sources.
  • Several years of experience in building construction, plumbing installation and repair, electrical installation and repair, and in the repair and work required to perform modifications of items and structures throughout a hospital complex, including all keying systems, carpentry framework, cabinets, rafters, doors, finished paneling, exterior and interior trim, brick and tile masonry units of interior and exterior walls of buildings, stacks, concrete foundations, vinyl, ceramic floor and wall tile, ceiling tile, etc.

Nice To Haves

  • Possess, or be able to obtain, a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification within 3 months of position selection.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises employees, plans and coordinates work required to fabricate, install, repair and maintain a variety of building components including plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting, locksmithing, and carpentry.
  • Assigns and directs the work of subordinates of similar and dissimilar/unrelated occupations at grades WG-7 through WG-10.
  • Develops employee performance objectives, completes annual employee performance evaluations, and manages employee training, grievances, and the disciplinary action process.
  • Manages the administration of all employee time off requests and approves employee overtime when deemed appropriate.
  • Participates in the Moves Committee meeting and works in unison with committee members to ensure all maintenance repair functions are completed throughout the Moves process by their assigned deadlines.
  • Coordinates and oversees contracted maintenance projects and must possess, or be able to obtain, a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification within 3 months of position selection.
  • Shares with, participates in, and makes recommendations to the Maintenance Chief in all areas pertinent to the direction of campus maintenance repair functions.
  • Participates in emergency response and after-hours on-call rotations as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding

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