Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

This position is located in the Maintenance Section within the Facilities Service Line at the VA Medical Center (VAMC), Tomah, WI. The incumbent serves as the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor for the Utility Maintenance Shop under the general supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor Foreman.

Major Duties: This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the work operations for the Utilities Maintenance Shop which includes 16 employees and four independent shops: Plumbing, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Steam Fitters and Boiler Plant. Duties Include: Responsible for personnel, union issues, and administrative matters involving the Utilities Maintenance Shop which may include personnel actions for reward or discipline. Participate in or organizes and conducts meeting and conferences, including training sessions, to exchange information and coordinate maintenance planning and scheduling with user, maintenance and repair personnel, clinical and non-clinical staff, equipment operations and others. Research equipment analysis data by item on maintenance cost and man-hours. Generates purchase requests with specifications source documents and coordinates procurement. Monitors status of funds to ensure availability of funds or the need to transfer funds to other categories for equipment, maintenance, repairs, and/or constructions. Supervises journeyman and tradesman in the accomplishment of their tasks. Plans daily, weekly, monthly, ad yearly work schedules for subordinates, posting them as per Union Agreement Ensures that work orders reflect all material used and time required for completion. Prepares work orders for correction of deficiencies in utility systems and other areas as identified through various inspections and committee minutes. Conducts inspections of utility systems on a regular basis and initiates work orders for repair. Establishes, maintains, and updates inventory of tools and materials for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and repair work. Ensures that routine maintenance is completed in accordance with established schedules, Standard Operating Procedures, policies, etc. Develops priorities for work accomplishment and performs requested cost estimates for programs and projects. Provides overall directions to subordinate staff on continuous basis, through review and inspection of work progress, explanation and instruction. Determines training requirements, develops in-service training programs, requests other training as necessary, and overall manages the training needs of the section. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/PD22035O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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 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 identification 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.