Maintenance & Operations Supervisor

Full Job Description

Incumbent serves as Foreman of Maintenance and Operations in Engineering Service at the Troy Bowling and/or Franklin R.

Sousley campuses, and also responsible for Engineering related maintenance in 4 CBOC's that include Morehead, Hazard, Somerset and Barea.

This position involves the direct supervision of the Electronics Mechanic Foreman, the Maintenance Foreman, Utility Systems Operator Foreman, Fleet Management Foreman and Plumbing Foreman.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/17/2026.

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: Ability to Lead or Supervise Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Financial Management Planning and Evaluating Strategic Thinking 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: Must be physically capable of walking considerable distances, climbing heights, entering cramped/confined areas to assure proper accomplishment of work.

The incumbent is exposed to the same working conditions as his employees. He must be physically fit.

This includes the potential for lifting heavy equipment, bending, stooping, and working in cramped areas for extended periods of time and often working in very hot or cold places.

Frequent visits to interior and exterior sites are required where the incumbent is exposed to physical and environmental hazards such as falling objects, tripping and falling, electric shock, burns, dust, debris, noise and chemical exposure.

Major Duties:

Incumbent serves as Foremen of Maintenance and Operations in Engineering Service.

This position involves the direct supervision of the Electronics Mechanic Foreman, the Maintenance Foreman, Utility Systems Operator Foreman, Fleet Management Foreman and Plumbing Foreman.

The Maintenance and Operations Program duties include: 1.

Nature of Supervisory Responsibility (a) All electronic equipment and apparatus (exclusive of patient care medical equipment (b) Electrical system, including primary and secondary distribution and equipment (c) Plumbing and heating systems, including distribution and equipment (d) Building Maintenance and repair, including painting, ceiling and floor tile installation, roofing, keying systems, drywall maintenance and installation.

(e) Air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including distribution and equipment (f) Delegated and preventive maintenance (g) Steam generating plant consisting of three low pressure 17,500 pounds per hour , gas and oil fired steam generators with auxiliary equipment (h) Chiller plant consists of three 1,000 ton chillers (i) Graphic control center which regulates and monitors all functional components of heating and ventilating, air conditioning units, mechanical exhaust system, and heated and chilled water distribution.

2. Planning Responsible for planning, coordinating and directing a variety of related work operations involving serval shops and operations.

Plans and schedules work assignments on a long-range basis for accomplishment by the shop supervisors within schedules and priorities established by higher-level supervision.

Analyzes work schedules; determines manpower, tooling, material requirements and methods to be used, and plans work assignments in accordance with availability of manpower and equipment and other work projects.

Responsible for technical management of service contracts, contractual maintenance/repair/operations/inspection work.

Works closely with and advises the Contract Officer in the administration of contracted services for which COTR duties are delegated. 3.

Work Directions Assigns work to subordinates through oral and written instructions, current job analysis and standard operating procedures.

Understands and applies work requirements, methods, and procedures. Provides on-the-job training and participates in the formal training programs for employees.

Coordinates work between the Maintenance and Operations Section, the Biomedical Section and Projects Section.

Routinely reviews production, cost, and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work, and to control or reduce costs; studies continuing problems and takes or recommends corrective actions.

Develops quality and quantity standards and spot checks work operations. Assures that employees are adhering to proper safety standards and standard operating procedures.

Understanding and considerate of employees, co-workers, and follow all VA and departmental policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 4.

Administration Evaluates employee performance as a rater, counsel's employees regarding performance, administers disciplinary action when indicated and provides recommendations to a higher-level supervision when needed.

Provides recommendations for performance awards, assists, employees with personal problems and/or employee promotion, reassignments, etc. Assists with the orientation of new employees.

Evaluates operation and recommends means of improving the efficiency of service in manpower utilization and work procedures. Chairs departmental committees as delegated.

Approves and schedules annual leave using sound judgment and good management and good management practices to meet the needs of the service.

Keeps employees informed of changes, resolves complaints and attend all mandatory supervisory training and other trainings as schedule permits.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance & Operations Supervisor/PD30339A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized