Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
What you'd do
Come work with us as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor located in the Architect of the Capitol; Superintendent, House Office Buildings; Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Support Division; Mechanical Systems Branch; Mechanical Systems Day, Evening or Night Section.
Major duties
The Maintenance Mechanic General Supervisor supports general maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical equipment, utilities, electrical, fire protection suppression, alarm systems, HVAC, boiler, and steam generating equipment and electronic systems. Supervises repairs, alterations, and improvements to the building and grounds. Supervises subordinate staff of Air Conditioning (A/C) Equipment Mechanics, Industrial Equipment Mechanics, Insulators, Maintenance Mechanics, Pipefitters, Plumbers, and Welders. Supervise a group of employees performing work at the WG-11 and lower grade levels. Tour of Duty: Sunday – Thursday 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates to include assigning duties to, and evaluating their performance. Manage the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develop performance requirements for subordinates and ensure a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolve complaints and grievances as delegated by higher level supervisors. Troubleshoot faulty performance of equipment. Repair and modify equipment as needed to restore proper functioning. Repair Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and electronic sensing controls that perform centralized monitoring of the environment and non-centralized building automation systems. Repair or replace deteriorated original equipment and components with networked items. Troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and repair systems to achieve interoperability of installed Building Automation and Control Network (BACNetTM) DDCs such as AlertonTM, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, Reliable, and/or WEB Controls, and non-BACNet DDC systems. Troubleshoot and operate building automation systems such as hubs, Land Gate Routers, and Land Gate Ethernet Routers. Plan, lay out, coordinate, direct, and check the work of A/C Equipment Mechanics engaged in the operation and maintenance of commercial and industrial systems. Assist subordinates in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators. Plan, lay out, coordinates, perform, direct, and check the work of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Industrial Equipment Mechanics who install, modify, and repair fixtures, fittings, and pipes of heating and A/C systems, fixtures, water lines, plumbing and sewers. Plan, lay out, coordinate, direct, and check the work of lower level Maintenance Mechanic Workers and Helpers assisting higher level workers. Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and storage of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment. Perform other related duties as assigned. .
What you need to qualify
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position: Ability to supervise employees performing trades, crafts, and labor functions of construction, renovation, installation projects and maintenance and repair projects work including: Supervising at least five workers in maintenance, facilities, construction, or other hands‐on skilled trades work. Overseeing work on building systems, including heating and cooling, electrical work, and plumbing. Checking equipment and maintenance areas on a regular basis to look for safety problems or repair needs, writing down what you find, and giving workers tasks to fix the issues. Communicating clearly in writing and in person with employees, supervisors, contractors, and others to give instructions, explain work, and solve daily work problems.
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