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Maintenance Supervisor (Building Unit)

Canandaigua, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$38.41/hr - $44.82/hr

The Finger Lakes Healthcare System has 1 vacancy for a Maintenance Supervisor of the Building Unit in the Engineering Department at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the complete carpentry/masonry/paint unit systems.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Primary duty is to organize employees into a productive unit and accomplish work in accordance with established policies of the Engineering Service

Directly responsible for the supervision of the employees of the Building Unit, which consists of the Carpentry, Mason and Paint Shops. These shops under his direction include approximately 12 full time non-supervisory permanent journeymen, tradesmen and laborers. Incumbent is also responsible for as many as 10 temporary employees assigned either full or part time under the Compensated Work Therapy program, or as temporary Engineering staff

Applying knowledge of engineering principles and concepts of one of the engineering specialties related to building structure design and construction, with a definite familiarity with related disciplines

Applying knowledge of construction practices in general and apply this to technical design, specification writing and cost estimating

Responsible for coordination of many ongoing station level construction projects at several simultaneous sites for which his/her trades take the lead

Applying knowledge of field practices and techniques in actual Building Unit construction trades (Carpentry, Masonry, Painting, etc.)

Must keep up-to-date on new developments in construction practices in order to incorporate the latest and best designs in construction projects

Reading and interpreting blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications and relate those to planned goal of construction projects

To do drafting and sketching, either as final product or to pass information onto Project Engineers or Engineering Technicians for final production

Apply knowledge of engineering design as presented by National Electrical Code; International Building Code; NFPA Fire and Safety Codes; Life Safety Codes; Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering Handbooks and other essential reference materials to be utilized in performance of duties

Work with the Engineering Service staff, Care Line Managers, Department Managers, or their designees, construction contractor representatives and vendors

Occasionally acts in the capacity of the Construction and Maintenance Manager and/or the Chief Engineer in the absence thereof, when assigned by either party

Responsible for annual updating and reviewing of performance standards and position description of self and employees supervised

Promotes the participation of employees in management programs such as the employee suggestion, quality assurance and cost reduction, goal sharing and goal oriented programs

Participates in the selection of new full time and temporary employees, promotion or reassignment of employees of the Building Unit, justification for disciplinary action and plans for improving work performance of employees

Initiates recommendation for promotion and/or training needs. Counsels employees, resolves informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives and initiates disciplinary action as required

Schedules and approves time and leave for the Building Unit and keeps employees informed of proposed work or changes in Engineering Service regarding housekeeping, conduct, safety and other issues

Operating and managing a personal computer system. Utilize spreadsheets, electronic mail and other PC applications

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

CarpentryMasonryPaintingBlueprint readingConstruction practicesSupervisory skillsPlanningCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam management

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs

The incumbent must be in good physical condition, capable of responding to emergency situations

The incumbent must be capable of accessing all equipment locations in the Medical Center and controls as needed, and be able to do any necessary bending, lifting, walking, climbing and other strenuous physical movements required by a tradesman

A portion of the Supervisor's work is performed in an office environment, however, when required to operate and/or perform repairs, the incumbent must be alert to the life-taking hazards of working near high pressure steam, working from elevated platforms, use of highly combustible or explosive materials and gases, working in high temperature confined areas and the use of highly toxic agents

He/she may be exposed to dust, dirt, soot and noise in the performance of duties

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.