Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Operations and Maintenance Supervisor)

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

This position is critical, requiring availability during emergencies, inclement weather, holidays, weekends, and possibly rotating shifts as determined by management. The incumbent must promptly respond to environmental conditions, fire alarms, utility outages, or other emergencies occurring outside normal working hours.

This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, United States Botanic Garden (USBG), Operations Division. The Operations Division oversees the daily operations and maintenance of all USBG facilities, including the Production Facility, Administration Building, and the Conservatory, along with outdoor garden areas and water features.

The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Operations & Maintenance Supervisor) plays an essential role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of USBG facilities, supporting the organization's mission and goals through effective leadership and management of maintenance activities and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising maintenance activities. The work being supervised includes various trades, including but not limited to the maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial systems and equipment including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and fire protection.

Major duties include:

• Supervising a work unit composed of Maintenance Mechanics performing work up to the WG-12 level, ensuring safe and effective performance of maintenance tasks.
• Planning use of subordinate workers' equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis.
• Coordinating work operations with supporting related work functions.
• Working with the Operations Division Director to revise work schedules and execute plans that ensure the efficient use of labor and materials for the safe and continuous delivery of services and for proper operations and maintenance that support the AOC and USBG mission and extend the life of USBG facilities, systems, and equipment.
• Observing work in progress, investigating work-related problems and determining causes. Implementing corrective actions to resolve work problems. Resolving staffing and work operations problems. Establishing or revising standard operating procedures for the work operation.
• Promptly informing the Operations Division Director of any safety-related incidents/concerns, service interruptions, utility outages, personnel issues, and/or other related concerns.
• Using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and/or Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Systems for work planning, assignment, and documentation. Ensuring compliance with OSHA safety regulations, conducting safety training, and addressing safety concerns promptly.
• Providing or receiving training to ensure that all direct reports know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Routinely checking to verify that subordinates are using all required PPE.
• Acting as the Responsible Contact Person (RCP) during emergencies and routine operations to ensure proper communication and coordination between responding parties. Ensuring daily communications are completed with management and other supervisors.
• Providing waste management guidance and answering questions concerning waste management. Performing other related duties as assigned.