Summary This position is a working supervisor who oversees Grounds operations and reports to the, Maintenance and Operations Supervisor within the Engineering Service. The incumbent is responsible for independently supervising and coordinating Grounds operations on the hospital's campus on a day shift tour Monday through Friday. Responsibilities Duties of the M&O Supervisor include and are not limited to: The incumbent also supervises and trains employees. The incumbent will supervise the following: (1) Tractor Operator Leader WL-5705-7 (2) Tractor Operator WG-5705-7 (2) Laborer WG-3502-4 Incumbent is responsible for supervision of all aspects of grounds operations at the Medical Center. This includes mowing operations that utilize industrial mowers, weed eaters, various hand tools, cleaning of landscape, emptying exterior trash cans, flower bed maintenance, back hoe operations, all external moves and large internal moves (as directed) of furniture and/or equipment, and snow operations. Incumbent is responsible for all grounds equipment including cleaning operation, maintenance and service calls as required. Incumbent is primarily responsible for maintaining cleanliness and condition of all parking areas including the main floors of the parking garage. This includes trash pickup (except parking garage elevator lobbies and stairwells), maintaining potholes or other surface deficiencies on roadways, maintaining condition and location of car stops, installing or removing signage as directed, and supervision of the operation of an industrial street sweeper to help maintain these areas. Incumbent is also responsible for creating and maintaining a seasonal Snow Detail list. This list of personnel from a variety of Engineering disciplines is recruited for the sole purpose of clearing snow, ice, etc. from Medical Center roads, grounds, and sidewalks. During Snow Detail call out, the incumbent assumes the role of supervisor for all people on the detail work. Incumbent coordinates and is usually involved with the clearing of exterior surfaces of 29 separate buildings at this Medical Center. This includes cleaning exterior walls, gutters and downspout systems, roof drains, and other areas as defined by Engineering management Incumbent is also responsible for completing a bi-annual Fence Survey. The grounds area of the Medical Center where fence protection is installed will be walked two times per year. Any deficiencies shall be noted and discussed with the Assistant Chief Engineer for repair or replacement options. Incumbent is responsible for the oversight and partial maintenance operations of the facility's above ground fuel storage tanks (AGT) and underground fuel storage (UST) tanks. Responsibility consists of cleaning debris on a monthly basis, and to safely remove and contain water and fuel oil from UST spill buckets. The incumbent shall also maintain inventory for 300 gallon gasoline and #2 diesel fuel AGT. Incumbent will be, at times, responsible to operate passenger vehicles, trucks (gross weight 22,00 pounds), power equipment, snow removal equipment (gross vehicle weight 17,000 pounds), mobile air compressor and all other related equipment of the unit. In the operations of the above, incumbent may transport patients, both ambulatory and wheelchair, operate passenger buses on scheduled or special runs from one location to another (gross weight 36,000 pounds). Incumbent shall have proper state licenses to operate equipment above on public roads. The incumbent is also the primary point of contact for the entire Medical Center for any service or repair that needs to be performed on any vehicle. The incumbent's primary duty and responsibility is to coordinate and report on the vehicle use data submitted by various services of the medical center for fleet services. These fleet vehicles are VA purchased, GSA-leased, or donated vehicles for use by all medical center services and their employees, VISN employees, Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers. In this role, the incumbent's primary responsibilities are coordinating, planning, and maintaining consistency in fleet services. The incumbent manages and operates a complex fleet of motor vehicles ranging from subcompact sedans and station wagons to heavy trucks, buses, and special purpose vehicles. The incumbent will be knowledgeable of computer applications such as CARS and FAST. They will be responsible for the FAST/Fleet & Vehicle Utilization on annual reports and any other reports required by local, regional, or central office. The incumbent researches and records all vehicle use including vehicle program assignments, mileage, fuel consumed and its cost, the number of trips, and maintenance within VA and GSA standards. Incumbent plans and coordinates the vehicle rotation program by reviewing utilization patterns, then scheduling and rotating vehicle usage to achieve maximum efficiency and economy. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/PD262450 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 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, 04/03/2026. 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: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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: This position requires performing strenuous tasks in cramped conditions, which may be in a hot or cold environment, on a ladder or scaffolding. The incumbent is standing, kneeling, walking, bending, climbing and lifting up to 60 pounds on a regular and/or continuous basis. Duties require considerable dexterity, hand, foot, eye coordination and concentration. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions. The utilization of proper body mechanics is essential to prevent muscle strain and related injuries. Incumbent is subject to cuts from hand and power tools. There is potential exposure to toxic vapors and chemicals from cleaning agents. Also, there is potential exposure to various infections in the hospital environment, which require protective precautions to be taken. Works at heights up to 50 feet. Consequently, there is a danger of falling. Incumbent utilizes proper personal protective equipment, as appropriate. Education 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. Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.
