Summary The Finger Lakes Healthcare System has 1 vacancy for a Maintenance Supervisor of the Building Unit in the Engineering Department at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the complete carpentry/masonry/paint unit systems. Responsibilities Primary duty is to organize employees into a productive unit and accomplish work in accordance with established policies of the Engineering Service. Directly responsible for the supervision of the employees of the Building Unit, which consists of the Carpentry, Mason and Paint Shops. These shops under his direction include approximately 12 full time non-supervisory permanent journeymen, tradesmen and laborers. Incumbent is also responsible for as many as 10 temporary employees assigned either full or part time under the Compensated Work Therapy program, or as temporary Engineering staff. Performs Planning / Design Work Applying knowledge of engineering principles and concepts of one of the engineering specialties related to building structure design and construction, with a definite familiarity with related disciplines. Applying knowledge of construction practices in general and apply this to technical design, specification writing and cost estimating. Responsible for coordination of many ongoing station level construction projects at several simultaneous sites for which his/her trades take the lead. Applying knowledge of field practices and techniques in actual Building Unit construction trades (Carpentry, Masonry, Painting, etc.). Must keep up-to-date on new developments in construction practices in order to incorporate the latest and best designs in construction projects. Reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications and relate those to planned goal of construction projects. To do drafting and sketching, either as final product or to pass information onto Project Engineers or Engineering Technicians for final production. Apply knowledge of engineering design as presented by National Electrical Code; International Building Code; NFPA Fire and Safety Codes; Life Safety Codes; Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering Handbooks and other essential reference materials to be utilized in performance of duties. Administrative Work Work with the Engineering Service staff, Care Line Managers, Department Managers, or their designees, construction contractor representatives and vendors Occasionally acts in the capacity of the Construction and Maintenance Manager and/or the Chief Engineer in the absence thereof, when assigned by either party Responsible for annual updating and reviewing of performance standards and position description of self and employees supervised. Promotes the participation of employees in management programs such as the employee suggestion, quality assurance and cost reduction, goal sharing and goal oriented programs. Participates in the selection of new full time and temporary employees, promotion or reassignment of employees of the Building Unit, justification for disciplinary action and plans for improving work performance of employees. Initiates recommendation for promotion and/or training needs. Counsels employees, resolves informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives and initiates disciplinary action as required. Schedules and approves time and leave for the Building Unit and keeps employees informed of proposed work or changes in Engineering Service regarding housekeeping, conduct, safety and other issues. Operating and managing a personal computer system. Utilize spreadsheets, electronic mail and other PC applications. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor (Building Unit)/PD07869O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You 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 dentification 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/30/2026. 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: Instruct Shop Practices Troubleshooting Without more than normal supervision 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 incumbent must be in good physical condition, capable of responding to emergency situations. The incumbent must be capable of accessing all equipment locations in the Medical Center and controls as needed, and be able to do any necessary bending, lifting, walking, climbing and other strenuous physical movements required by a tradesman. The campus layout of this Medical Center requires walking considerable distances due to the proximity of buildings. A portion of the Supervisor's work is performed in an office environment, however, when required to operate and/or perform repairs, the incumbent must be alert to the life-taking hazards of working near high pressure steam, working from elevated platforms, use of highly combustible or explosive materials and gases, working in high temperature confined areas and the use of highly toxic agents. He/she may be exposed to dust, dirt, soot and noise in the performance of duties. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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.
