Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 44 - 51
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position serves as a Utility System Repairer-Operator Supervisor located at the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). This position functions as Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor in the Energy Plants Facilities Engineering Service - accomplishing trades and labor work. Provides supervision advice and program development for Air Conditioning Equipment Operators Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanics and Utility Systems Repairer-Operators.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Planning
- Plans daily weekly and monthly work to be accomplished by subordinates.
- Establishes deadlines and priorities for the performance of Preventive Maintenance (PMs) workload and emergency responses based on methods procedures deadlines and goals.
- Work Direction
- Directs reviews and analyzes the work plans of subordinates. Selects workers and assigns tasks to be performed throughout the Energy Plant ensuring subordinates comply with all industry and facility guidelines.
- Works with leadership to establish a balanced annual maintenance/operation plan covering all equipment for the Energy Plants.
- Responds to emergency maintenance needs to ensure they are accomplished in a timely/appropriate manner and keeps other internal supervisors and stakeholders advised of the status of unusual or emergent situations.
- Administrative Duties
- Assigns and reviews work for the Energy Plant staff.
- Establishes performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisals of subordinates.
- Reports need for more serious correction with recommended solutions for more complex problems to supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-Time Permanent - 12-hour Rotating shift
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor/PD10382A
Duty Station: John Cochran Division; however the duty station may be changed to one of multiple locations within the VA St. Louis Health Care System based on the needs of the facility.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; including Resume Transcripts etc. is 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 ( May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
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 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.
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:
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: Subjected to sustained physical effort in the operation of power boilers chillers HVAC/R equipment steam distribution systems chilled water distribution systems; physical requirements may include working from ladders scaffolds and platforms where parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places. Work is carried out in tiring positions such as standing crouching stooping kneeling and prone for long periods of time. Occasionally the incumbent will be required to lift items in the excess of 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance. The incumbent frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Subject to hazards of refrigerants fumes boiler bursts steam blow back flame blow backs scalding water burns and electrical shock. Exposed frequently to temperature extremes high noise levels drafts dampness water and noise for work conditions. Most of the work takes place in an industrial environment but does require work outdoors exposed to the elements. Incumbent will frequently encounter ladders catwalks confined spaces etc. and is subjected to hazards normally encountered in the trade and may be exposed to asbestos.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Industrial Equipment
- Wastewater
- Water Truck Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Commercial Driving
- Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Excavator
- Manufacturing
