Summary This position is located within the Engineering Service, Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), with primary duty station at North Little Rock, AR, and operational responsibility for work performed across both CAVHS campuses (North Little Rock and Little Rock) and associated clinics/sites. Responsibilities The Maintenance Supervisor provides technical leadership, administrative oversight, and day-to[1]day supervision for three functional areas: Carpenter Shop, Locksmith Unit, and the Asbestos Abatement Team. Major duties include but are not limited to. Supervision and Operations (50%) Initiates, scopes, and plans minor construction/renovation projects and complex work orders, to include procuring necessary materials/equipment, executing Quality Control, and maintaining documentation and project files. Sets strategic priorities and allocates labor, materials, and equipment; schedules work to minimize clinical disruption while meeting safety, infection control, and life safety requirements. Coordinates with Engineering, Facilities Projects, Safety, Infection Control, Police Service, and Contracting to align priorities, access, phasing, and compliance requirements. Manages staffing plans, time/attendance, and performance standards; identifies training needs (trade development, asbestos supervisor/refresher, key system administration, safety/LOTO). Technical & Contracting (50%) Carpentry (Building and Structures): Plans and supervises structural maintenance, repair, and minor construction across hospital facilities, emphasizing safety, infection control, and uninterrupted operations. Manages exterior/site improvements: concrete/pavement repairs, sidewalks/curbs, drainage structures, fencing, site accessibility features (ADA), and parking/traffic control elements with phased execution Locksmithing & Key Control: Administers master key systems, key issuance/return, audits, and records to maintain security, accountability, and chain-of-custody. Supervises installation, maintenance, and repair of locks, cores, door hardware (closers, panic devices), and electronic access components consistent with life safety, egress, and security requirements. Asbestos Abatement: Oversees identification, containment setup, negative air systems, removal, packaging, chain-of[1]custody, transport, and disposal of ACM in compliance with EPA/NESHAP, OSHA, AHERA, and applicable state/local regulations, coordinating closely with the Safety Office Industrial Hygienist Team for monitoring and compliance support. Ensures air monitoring, clearance testing, and documentation are completed in collaboration with the IH Team; maintains abatement permits, notifications, and closeout records. Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Ensures all work complies with Joint Commission EOC/Life Safety, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, OSHA (hazard communication, PPE, fall protection, LOTO), EPA/NESHAP, AHERA, ADA, and VA TIL/design guides. Leads safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions; maintains readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation visits; preserves records for compliance verification. License/Certification: COR certification (and refreshers) per agency policy. Asbestos worker/supervisor certifications and medical surveillance/frequency fit testing per OSHA/EPA/state requirements. Trade certifications for locksmithing and carpentry as determined by Engineering leadership. CMMS and Data-Driven Maintenance Management: Oversees the use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for all carpentry, locksmith, and asbestos abatement work orders. Contract Oversight and COR duties: Serves as Lead Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for all service contracts related to carpentry, locksmithing, and asbestos abatement, including: Preventive maintenance and repair of doors, locks, and architectural components. Reviews contractor reports, verifies invoices, inspects work, and ensures timely resolution of deficiencies. Engineering and Project Support Inventory and Shop Management Safety, Compliance, and Emergency Response Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Adhoc Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. 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 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 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 You must have the ability to lead or supervise as required in order to perform the duties of the Maintenance Supervisor, WS-11. Experience includes the responsibility for prioritization of the normal workload and coordination with the supervisors of other trades such as; Carpenter, Locksmith, and Asbestos Abatement; determines how many assignments can be performed concurrently or which must be delayed, number and @types of employees needed, availability of materials and equipment, and funds to meet operational goals across multiple sites. (*Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.) PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Heavy lifting, stooping, bending, acceptable hearing and vision, communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals or groups. Intense concentration for long periods often under adverse conditions. Ability to maintain self control in difficult and stressful situations. Incumbent is often required to work under intense stress situations in the performance of the various duties of the position. Environment varies from roadside repair, laundry repair to office work. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Measurement and Layout Plan and organize work Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Education Additional Information Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. 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.
