Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Summary

The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for one (1) Maintenance Supervisor in the Engineering Service. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Supervisor of the Plumbing and Mechanical Section. Incumbent is accountable for the quality and quantity of work performed. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History WMC Total Rewards - Power Apps

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. DRIVER'S LICENSE: The WS-10 Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position requires a valid Driver's License (DL).Note: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid state issued driver's license. 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) Lead or Supervise 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: The position will require moderate physical exertion - including frequent - lifting - pushing - pulling - carrying - climbing - bending - stooping - crawling - and negotiating confined spaces. Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over - Moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds - Walking 1 hour - Standing 1 hour - Crawling 1-2 hours - Kneeling 1-2 hours - Repeated bending 1-2 hours - Climbing 1-2 hours - Climbing - use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Operation of crane - truck - tractor - or motor vehicle - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Far vision correctable in one eye to 202/20 and to 20/40 in the other - Hearing Aid permitted. Employee will be required to work off of high ladders - scaffolds as occasionally necessary - as well as occasional heavy lifting and strenuous exertion. The employee is standing or walking most of the time and must be in very good overall physical condition. The incumbent will be fit tested for a respirator and is required to wear respiratory protection when working in contaminated areas - including asbestos-contaminated areas.

Duties

• Must have the ability to lead a diverse work force consisting of Pipefitters and Mechanics performing installation - maintenance and repair of hospital plumbing and steam systems
• Leading this group will require administrative skills (computer/typing/filing/etc.) in addition to the technical knowledge of plumbing systems and the codes associated with their installation - maintenance - and inspection
• The maintenance mechanic performs a variety of duties including preventive maintenance - repair of buildings - structures and components - building equipment - fixtures - and utility components
• The mechanic must possess a wide variety of skills and knowledge associated with carpentry - plumbing - metal fabrication - mobile equipment operation - soldering - brazing - welding - and oxy/acetylene cutting
• The mechanic works with both new and existing items
• Work includes demolition - removal - installation - modification and alteration
• Familiarizes self with how job activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air - water - land - and other natural and cultural resources
• This may include activities associated with proper storage - handling and disposal and/or recycling of chemicals and wastes associated with their trades
• In accordance with the goals of the VA GEMS program - seeks to cost-effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable Federal - state and local environmental public health and resource protection laws - regulations - and VA requirements
• Plumbing (80%) The mechanic will be required to work on the basic components of the hospital plumbing system - repair faucets - sinks - commodes - sewer and water lines - and valves
• Supervisory Duties 85 Percent The incumbent will supervise journeyman level personnel associated with the following trades: QTY: 1 - Pipefitter Leader - WL-4204-10 QTY: 6 - Pipefitter - WG-4204-10 QTY: 4 - Plumber - WG-4206- 9 Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00AM - 3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD13809O Physical Requirements: The incumbent must exert moderate to arduous physical effort involving working - standing - bending - stooping - lifting and crawling while performing his/her duties at the Medical Center
• He/she must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding
• He/she must be capable of climbing over and under equipment - working in confined spaces - crawl spaces and other isolated areas
• The incumbent must be able to work for extended periods in uncomfortable positions and conditions
• He/she must be able to lift loads of up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Working Conditions: The incumbent works around potentially hazardous mechanical and electrical equipment - steam systems and compressed gases
• He/she must exercise caution while with and around drill presses - lathes - acetylene torches - arc welders - hydraulic presses - milling machines - pipe threaders - power sewer machines - pressure washers - band saws and other shop equipment and tools
• He/she may be exposed to high humidity and temperatures for extended periods
• He/she could work in confined spaces and in cramped positions during repair and maintenance of medical center equipment and utility systems
• DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires a current - valid - state-issued driver's license
• For the following question - indicate either Yes or No
• Please select only one letter
• NOTE: We cannot accept photographs - therefore
• please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package
• If an interview is requested - you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license
• Do you possess a valid - state-issued driver's license - have a safe driving record - and demonstrate that you are medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely? Please provide your driver's license number - issuing state and expiration date
• Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license
• if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.