Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (HVAC) - Veterans Health Administration

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/20/2026. 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. CERTIFICATION: The incumbent may be assigned to act as a COR over contracts assigned to the HVAC and refrigeration Shops and other Engineering areas. The incumbent must be COR certified or able to obtain a COR certification and will be assigned service contracts assigned to the Utilities Systems Shops and other Engineering areas. 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 Lead or Supervise Meet deadlines Plan and organize work Reliability And Dependability Preferred Experience: Five years experience leading service team in commercial/industrial environment. Five years experience creating and implementing preventative maintenance programs. 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: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling, and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, with or without glasses. May lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside buildings under dirt, dust, and other adverse conditions. Incumbent is subject to the ever-present hazards, cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Incumbent much work in confined areas for periods up to one hour. At times, incumbent may be exposed to asbestos, fiberglass, and related substances. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Planning 30% Plans weekly schedule of the assigned shop employees by sequencing operations and assignments in order of importance. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, requirements, and policies established by higher levels of supervision. Responsible for ensuring varying deadlines and production schedules are met to fulfill projected needs. Determines equipment, material, and maintenance needs utilizing the scope of the work or task required, results of cost estimates, and precautions necessary to protect patients, environment, personnel, and equipment. Coordinates and controls work order assignment utilizing Maximo or other electronic work order systems with appropriate personnel. Keeps higher level supervision informed of the status of work in progress. Assigns proper subordinates to tasks in order to complete HVAC and refrigeration related projects in an efficient and effective manner. Frequently inspects jobs in progress to ensure optimum quantity and quality. Assures the journeymen are adhering to proper infection prevention, sanitation, and safety standards as required. Administration 30% Responsible for the general administrative and supervisory personnel functions of their unit. Establishes and keeps current performance standards for subordinate's Performs annual and midterm performance evaluations and determines training needs. Sets performance goals, makes recommendations for promotion or reassignment, counsel's employees, adjusts informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives, and initiates disciplinary action as needed. Maintains prod