Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The role oversees both the Industrial Equipment Mechanic and Machinist units and requires a broad technical, supervisory, and administrative skillset. Below is a consolidated list of key responsibilities and knowledge areas for inclusion in the posting: Responsibilities: Supervise a team consisting of three Industrial Equipment Mechanics and one Machinist, including training, performance evaluations, competency documentation, and workload management. Oversee maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting for a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment across the medical center campus. Manage maintenance service contracts as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), including reviewing shop drawings, coordinating contractor activities, identifying latent conditions, and preparing required technical reports and cost estimates. Provide program management support, including developing cost estimates, conducting surveys, performing inspections, analyzing baseline data, and identifying system upgrades or replacement needs. Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), NFPA, VA policies, local regulations, and all applicable engineering and safety standards. Review and comment on design drawings, participate in construction inspections, and support nonrecurring maintenance and minor projects as the subject matter expert. Lead daily work planning, scheduling, and adjustment of personnel assignments, including coordination with other departments to maintain workflow and reduce downtime. Maintain administrative responsibilities such as attendance records, leave approval, training plans, disciplinary actions, grievance resolution, safety compliance, and implementation of equipment management plans. Ensure strict adherence to information security, GEMS requirements, infection control procedures, and Environment of Care standards. Required Technical Knowledge The role requires extensive hands-on technical knowledge of diverse systems and equipment, including but not limited to: Commercial kitchen and canteen equipment, including industrial dishwashers and conveyor systems Underground storage and leak detection systems Medical gas systems, medical vacuum systems, air compressors, and air dryer systems Diesel- and gas-powered engines and electric vehicles Commercial janitorial equipment such as automatic floor scrubbers, buffers, pressure washers, and waste compactors Commercial street sweepers, tractors, lawn equipment, and electric pallet jacks, boom lifts, pneumatic tube systems, utility plant compressors, gates, and platforms Welding, machining, metal fabrication, and equipment rebuilding involving a wide range of metals and materials This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation of essential systems that directly support patient care and facility operations. The incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with complex mechanical infrastructure across the 100-acre campus and its 1.5 million square feet of building space. 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. DRIVER'S LICENSE: The WS-10 Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position requires a valid Driver's License (DL).Note: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state issued driver's license. 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/Working Conditions: The position will require moderate physical exertion, including frequent, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, and negotiating confined spaces. Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, Walking 1 hour, Standing 1 hour, Crawling 1-2 hours, Kneeling 1-2 hours, Repeated bending 1-2 hours, Climbing 1-2 hours, Climbing, use of legs and arms, Both legs required, Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 202/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Hearing Aid permitted. Employee will be required to work off of high ladders, scaffolds as occasionally necessary, as well as occasional heavy lifting and strenuous exertion. The employee is standing or walking most of the time and must be in very good overall physical condition. The incumbent will be fit tested for a respirator and is required to wear respiratory protection when working in contaminated areas, including asbestos-contaminated areas. The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for one (1) Maintenance Supervisor in the Engineering Service. This supervisor is accountable for two separate occupational trades (Machinist and Industrial Equipment Mechanics with welding skills) at the journeyman level. The Supervisor follows standard procedures and established policies to assure efficient and economical accomplishments of work is done. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History WMC Total Rewards - Power Apps