Maintenance Mechanic Leader

Full Job Description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.

This position is located in one of the SI facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM).

The Office of Facilities Management is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year.

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position.

Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

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; religious; 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. Major Duties:

The Maintenance Mechanic Leader serves under the general supervision of the Craft Shop Supervisor.

The employee is responsible for assisting the supervisor in planning, directing, and monitoring the operations of a zone Crafts Shop.

In this position, you will: Assist the supervisor in planning, directing, and monitoring the operations of a zone Crafts Shop involving a staff ranging from 5 to 20 subordinates, typically including craftsmen, workers and helpers in the fields of carpentry, drywall, painting, wood crafting, framing, and masonry, electrical, plumbing and other skills as needed.

Perform the full range of leadership functions for the Craft staff including, but not limited to, providing input and assistance to the supervisor on developing performance plans and standards, evaluating performance and coaching staff on performance.

Use a Facility Management computer software system (Facility Center) for work order management and reporting.

Assure adherence to safety and fire prevention requirements and assures that all safety training and equipment are provided to Shop employees, including all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety goggles, hard hats, masks, gloves, etc.