Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (In House Construction Crew)
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This position is located at the Kansas City Veteran Affairs Medical Center (KCVAMC). The incumbent functions as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the In-House Construction Crew (IHCC) in the Facilities Engineering Service, accomplishing trades and labor work.
Duties
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The primary function of the IHCC is to accomplish improvements to the physical plant, building structures, exterior sites and/or utility systems through a variety of construction projects involving all types of construction trades organized into work groups, or crews, of varying makeup based on the specific needs of each assigned construction project. The incumbent serves as the first line supervisor of the IHCC for the KCVAMC and reports directly to the Assistant Chief, Facilities Engineering Service. The duty station for this position is at the main campus of KCVA but will oversee project at the Honor Annex and any other outlying KCVA facilities.
As a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor you will:
- Responsible for the technical supervision of the IHCC to carry out the mission of the organization.
- Determines acceptability, rejection, or correction of staff work.
- Performs regular inspections of all IHCC projects to ensure compliance with all plans and using service requirements.
- Schedules and participates in as necessary all utility shutdowns involving all IHCC construction work related activities required to minimize adverse impact on VAMC operations.
- Make action plans based off of specifications and instructions.
- Keeps Facilities Management Service (FMS) informed of slow progress, anticipated delays, or any other adverse impact on KCVAMC operations due to construction work.
- Maintains construction schedules and milestones and can present those items when asked by leadership.
- Ensures all inspections and timelines are coordinated with contractors, subject matter experts, and Projects/Engineering.
- Works closely with FMS Projects Department throughout the life cycle of the construction project.
- Ensures all safety and commercial construction codes and regulations are followed by staff and contractors.
- Makes or delegates all purchasing for all of the IHCC construction sites. Maintains a "Tiger Team" for smaller projects.
- Ensures all logistical support is in place prior to start of a construction project.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 06:30am to 02:30pm.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (In House Construction Crew)/PD097780
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- 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
- You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period
- 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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)
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2025.
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:
- Building and Construction
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
- Lead or Supervise
- 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: The employee handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. The work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work. Is occasionally required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Working Conditions: Most of the work is done inside, but the employee is subject to temperature changes when working on equipment such as wiring in computer rooms. The employee is occasionally subject to burns, cuts, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments. Exposure is repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin, and internal organs.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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- Location:
- Kansas City
- Job Type:
- PartTime