Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Summary The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for one (1) Maintenance Supervisor in the Engineering Service. This supervisor is accountable for two separate occupational trades (Machinist and Industrial Equipment Mechanics with welding skills) at the journeyman level. The Supervisor follows standard procedures and established policies to assure efficient and economical accomplishments of work is done. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History WMC Total Rewards - Power Apps Responsibilities The incumbent has a leadership role in providing management, guidance, and coordination for the repair, maintenance and oversight of Industrial Equipment Mechanic Unit assigned projects. Has full supervisory authority over permanent, contract and staff assigned to the Industrial Equipment Mechanic Unit. Works collaboratively with other facility departments to manage the repair, maintenance or replacement of any mechanical system required to support VHALBHS clinical and administrative operations. Duties include but are not limited to: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7:00AM - 3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD14306O Supervise a team consisting of three Industrial Equipment Mechanics and one Machinist, including training, performance evaluations, competency documentation, and workload management. Oversee maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting for a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment across the medical center campus. Manage maintenance service contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), including reviewing shop drawings, coordinating contractor activities, identifying latent conditions, and preparing required technical reports and cost estimates. Provide program management support, including developing cost estimates, conducting surveys, performing inspections, analyzing baseline data, and identifying system upgrades or replacement needs. Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), NFPA, VA policies, local regulations, and all applicable engineering and safety standards. Review and comment on design drawings, participate in construction inspections, and support nonrecurring maintenance and minor projects as the subject matter expert. Lead daily work planning, scheduling, and adjustment of personnel assignments, including coordination with other departments to maintain workflow and reduce downtime. Maintain administrative responsibilities such as attendance records, leave approval, training plans, disciplinary actions, grievance resolution, safety compliance, and implementation of equipment management plans. Ensure strict adherence to information security, GEMS requirements, infection control procedures, and Environment of Care standards. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must have the ability to work from ladders, platforms, and scaffolding in overhead positions that will require working at arm's length or in stretched, cramped, or other such awkward positions. May also work at benches, at upright equipment or while material is being supported, requiring considerable bending, stooping, or prolonged standing. Occasionally, incumbent may be required to lift and carry items that weigh up to fifty (50) pounds. When necessary, incumbent will need to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The role oversees both the Industrial Equipment Mechanic and Machinist units and requires a broad technical, supervisory, and administrative skillset. Below is a consolidated list of key responsibilities and knowledge areas for inclusion in the posting: Responsibilities: Supervise a team consisting of three Industrial Equipment Mechanics and one Machinist, including training, performance evaluations, competency documentation, and workload management. Oversee maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting for a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment across the medical center campus. Manage maintenance service contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), including reviewing shop drawings, coordinating contractor activities, identifying latent conditions, and preparing required technical reports and cost estimates. Provide program management support, including developing cost estimates, conducting surveys, performing inspections, analyzing baseline data, and identifying system upgrades or replacement needs. Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), NFPA, VA policies, local regulations, and all applicable engineering and safety standards. Review and comment on design drawings, participate in construction inspections, and support nonrecurring maintenance and minor projects as the subject matter expert. Lead daily work planning, scheduling, and adjustment of personnel assignments, including coordination with other departments to maintain workflow and reduce downtime. Maintain administrative responsibilities such as attendance records, leave approval, training plans, disciplinary actions, grievance resolution, safety compliance, and implementation of equipment management plans. Ensure strict adherence to information security, GEMS requirements, infection control procedures, and Environment of Care standards. Required Technical Knowledge The role requires extensive hands-on technical knowledge of diverse systems and equipment, including but not limited to: Commercial kitchen and canteen equipment, including industrial dishwashers and conveyor systems Underground storage and leak detection systems Medical gas systems, medical vacuum systems, air compressors, and air dryer systems Diesel- and gas-powered engines and electric vehicles Commercial janitorial equipment such as automatic floor scrubbers, buffers, pressure washers, and waste compactors Commercial street sweepers, tractors, lawn equipment, and electric pallet jacks, boom lifts, pneumatic tube systems, utility plant compressors, gates, and platforms Welding, machining, metal fabrication, and equipment rebuilding involving a wide range of metals and materials This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation of essential systems that directly support patient care and facility operations. The incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with complex mechanical infrastructure across the 100-acre campus and its 1.5 million square feet of building space. 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. Education This job does not have education qualification requirement. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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