Maintenance Supervisor

Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Supervisor/PD009080
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for buildings including preventive maintenance repairs installations alterations emergency repairs and renovations of the maintenance work unit which is comprised of the following trades: electrical maintenance mechanics plumber/pipefitters HVAC technicians low voltage technician and locksmiths.

Major duties Include but not limited to:

• Performs as a Supervisor in full charge of the M&R work unit. This consists of the General Repair and Building Maintenance Units including (but not limited to) Maintenance Mechanics Carpentry Plumbing Electric Machine Paint Data and Wire Fire-life safety and HVAC shops.
• Responsible to oversee manage and coordinate schedule and execute budgets for: multi-discipline repairs station funded projects (repair and renovation) small NRM work projects and maintenance contracts.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for such projects ensuring credit cards contracting fiscal and FMS management policy are followed and complied with.
• Develops and presents for final approval the operations recurring maintenance and small project budget for the Maintenance and Repair Work Unit assigned on a long- term as well as on a day-to-day basis.
• Informs the Chief Engineer and other higher-level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources.
• Responsible for planning tracking and reporting progress on work assignments; request authority to use overtime equipment and materials to meet schedules in accordance with facility priorities.
• responsible to plan for and respond to/address emergent needs in the facility related to the systems and buildings of the Erie VAMC.
• Ensure that all critical systems remain safely operational to prevent interruption to the hospital operation. Unplanned failures or interruptions to building services shall be addressed and corrected in a timely manner by the M&R supervisor using the resources available to the work unit and the VA policies and direction provided by FMS management.
• Plan preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize the risk of unplanned building systems failures.
• Recommend changes to schedules priorities and work sequences as necessary to the benefit of the hospital and make minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under their control to overcome problems such as equipment failure material delays or unplanned absences

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• 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 ( Effective 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.
• 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 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.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/20/2026.

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.

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:

• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Equipment Assembly Installation Repair
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices

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: Work requires standing stooping kneeling crawling often in hard to reach places. Frequently handles lifts carries equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and chemicals that weight up to 120 pounds. Much of the work is done on ladders scaffolds and platforms. Incumbent is standing or walking much of the time and must be in good overall physical condition. Physical capability to regularly walk long distances dexterity and accurate hand-eye coordination and corrected 20/20 vision and accurate color perception are required. S/he must be physically able in body to direct the accomplishment of the above work as well as to communicate directions over the telephone. S/he must be capable of standing bending climbing ladders and scaffolds and in general have use of his/her limbs. This position requires working overtime as needed being available to address both planned and unplanned work. The work environment also includes working during off tour periods to address emergent issues that can arise at any day or time. Work involves frequent walking standing and sedentary desk work. Occasionally requires stooping bending working on ladders or scaffolds or working in cramped or awkward positions. S/he is subject to hazardous conditions working under extreme temperatures hot and cold; and in inclement weather. S/he must be aware of this and be able to cope with same. May be exposed to the possibility of cuts bruised and broken bones. May also be exposed to contagious disease when working in patient areas. Safety procedures must be followed and appropriate protective safe gear must be worn as required for the specific work area or task. S/he must visit all those areas where subordinates will be working for instruction and/or inspection.