Maintenance & Operations Supervisor

Full Job Description

This position is Maintenance and Operations Supervisor for the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service and is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the complete carpentry, masonry, welding, sheet metal work and locksmith programs for more than fifty buildings as well as grounds management for the medical center campus of more than two hundred acres located in Bath, NY.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/11/2026.

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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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 Maintenance and Operations Supervisor must occasionally lift and carry items up to fifty (50lbs) pounds in weight and operate electric and pneumatic tools, set up and operate hoists, pulleys and other items to accomplish the work.

The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor will climb, crawl, stoop, bend, and stretch, while performing tasks associated with this position.

The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor must be able to be respirator qualified.

The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor is required to work inside and outside in adverse conditions if necessary, he/she is subject to falls, bruises, burns, cuts, broken bones, working in damp, drafty places or hot and dusty places, stooping, bending, stretching, working on ladders, scaffolds, on roofs and in cramped and confining spaces.

Uncomfortable protective clothing may occasionally be worn and he/she is occasionally subject to large amounts of escaping gases when making emergency repairs. Major Duties:

NOTE: Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan.

Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Keeps well-informed on new developments in construction trade practices in order to incorporate the latest and best methods in construction projects.

Reads and interprets blueprints, shop drawings and specifications and relates those to the planned goal of construction projects.

Performs drafting and sketching, either as a final product or to pass information on to Project Engineers or Engineering Technicians for final production.

Coordinates excavations, installations, moves, etc. with other services and/or Shop Foremans' scheduling, dates, and times.

Ensures ordering of equipment, materials, and supplies required in all phases of grounds care and accountability for equipment assigned to the departments.

Participates in the preliminary planning of budgets and various station level project assignments. Performs other duties assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Preferred Experience: Construction, Maintenance-Operations-Repairs, Supervisory Experience, Trades (Carpentry, Masonry, Paint Shop, Metal Shop)