Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
What you'd do
The position is located in the Engineering Service at the Thomas E Creek Veterans Affairs Health Care System. The incumbent serves as the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with full technical and administrative responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all Engineering Maintenance Shop operations and managing a facility-wide Industrial Engineering and Efficiency Program.
Major duties
Manages a formal Engineering Efficiency and Industrial Engineering Program with facility-wide impact, including:. Conducting work measurements studies, engineering time standards, workflow optimization, and staffing utilization reviews. Applying Lean Six Sigma, System Thinking, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and increase efficiency across Engineering Service. Leading data analysis and performance monitoring using VISTA, FILEMAN, EOC Tools and other engineering databases. Managing redesign projects related to wayfinding, shop standardization, maintenance reliability and service responsiveness. Developing facility-wide maintenance procedures, inventory control systems and standardized documentation practices. Advising Engineering Leadership on operational decisions and long range planning using data-driven analyses. Serving as Alternate ADPAC for Engineering Service, supporting workflow automation and technology implementation. Supervision of Maintenance Operations: Provides direct technical and administrative supervision for Pipefitters, Electricians, Carpenters, Locksmiths, Maintenance Mechanics, gardeners and other trades. Responsibility include: Planning, assigning, scheduling, and reviewing work across multiple maintenance shops. ensuring work orders meet safety, timeliness, quality and documentation requirements. Planning and executing long-range maintenance, equipment replacement and infrastructure renewal projects (6 months to 5 years). Coordinating complex multi-craft activities including utility shutdowns, testing, inspections and emergency repairs. Overseeing critical utility systems including domestic water, sewage,. fire suppression systems, electrical distribution, carpentry operations and grounds. Managing all equipment inventories and EIL accountability for assigned shops. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 07:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD013200 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/25/2026. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services. "A pre-placement examination will be required to be able to determine if the incumbent is able to safely operate a Government Vehicle". Must obtain and maintain a State of Texas Class D Water Operator License (Distribution) within one year Must comply with VA privacy, security and ADP requirements. Must follow VA and VHA policies on safety, infection control and environmental management.
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