Summary This position of Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor is located in the Utilities Systems Section of the Facilities Management Service at VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: Plans, directs, lays out, assigns, coordinates, and supervises work performed by WG-10 Pipefitters and WG-09 Plumbers. This includes having extensive knowledge of mechanical equipment, in-depth knowledge of construction procedures and how to apply this knowledge in the alterations of buildings and installation of Plumbing Systems, Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems, Steam and Condensate Systems (0 - 110 psi), Domestic Water, Sewer Systems, and Mechanical Equipment. Also, a good knowledge of maintenance and repair performance, by a journeyman mechanic. System @types shall include industrial, commercial, medical, and residential. Responsible for inspecting the plumbing, sewer, steam and condensate, medical gases, mechanical machinery, and equipment for determining their condition and recommending present and future corrective measures that may be necessary to the Utilities Systems Supervisor to ensure continuous service. Consults with and advises Service Chiefs regarding installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of systems and equipment. Is responsible for creating, updating, and implementation of Preventative maintenance Program for this unit. The employee must continuously monitor and complete all PMI's and provide documentation as required by JCAHO and other inspecting bodies. Reading drawings and overcoming difficulties encountered within applying the drawings to the jobsite, check drawings, and order all materials needed to complete minor construction projects. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday- 7:00 am - 3:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD029030 Physical Requirements: The employee is required to do considerable walking while making inspections of work under his/her supervision. Work requires stooping, bending, and reaching. Must be able to use arms and legs for prolonged periods of time. The majority of work is performed in a clean, well-lighted environment. Care must be exercised when working around high voltage or from ladders, staging, catwalks, or crawl spaces. Working Conditions: Initiative and originality are required in planning, layout, and supervising work which includes complex and highly technical assignments and projects. Ability to make correct decisions and to work quickly is necessary in emergencies when breakdowns occur in the systems under his/her supervision. The position has considerable pressure and stress due to a heavy workload, limited staff, and limited other resources. The employee must be able to function under these constraints and to maintain a positive attitude under trying circumstances. The position requires carrying a 24-hour call back, government provided cell phone. Immediate (within 15 minutes) response is required to ensure quick action in an after hours emergency. 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 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 (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. 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. 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 Inspect Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting 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. Education 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 https://www.opm.gov/. 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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