About this role
Job SummaryThe Maintenance Supervisor must have extensive knowledge of the building trades they supervise. These trades include but are not limited to Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Locksmith, Machinist, and Pipefitter. The incumbent must have the ability to work from sketches and blueprints; and have extensive knowledge of various codes, standards, and regulations that pertain to the trades under their supervision.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/28/2026. EXPERIENCE: 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. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position requires walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, and pushing or pulling moderately heavy loads. This position requires working overtime, in uncontrolled environments, confined spaces, from ladders and rooftops. Incumbent shall be subjected to the hazards normally encountered in the trade and various types of infections.
Major DutiesDuties of the Maintenance Supervisor include but are not limited to: Assign work to the unit work force daily. Prepares irregular tours and other schedules and submits them in advance to the Maintenance Supervisor. Maintain a balanced work load between the subordinate work groups, making adjustments in the work load as necessary. Assist in writing accident reports, incentive awards, suggestion and/or work simplification. Generates and signs subsidiary time and attendance sheets and checks accuracy and signs employee activity sheets. Provide updated data on all work orders, repaired data including time, parts, materials and cost of items used. Ability to work from sketches and blueprints. Maintain stock levels of all supplies needed for operation, repair and upkeep of all items assigned to activations team. Must have extensive knowledge of various codes, standards and regulations that pertain to trades assigned to Activation team. Requires physical efforts in walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy loads. Assist in schedules and determine the preventive maintenance necessary for all equipment This position requires a state drivers license, as there is travel between job sites. Must have working knowledge of Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting and Electrical trades. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD70280A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedRequirementsYou 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.