Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor

The incumbent is supervisor of all Utility Systems Operators (USO) at Lee County VA Healthcare Center, which is a position within the Facilities Management Service (FMS) of Bay Pines VA Medical Center. The Lee County VA Healthcare Center facility consists of a five-story business occupancy that includes Ambulatory Care Services, all situated on 30+ acres in Cape Coral, Florida.

The USO Supervisor supervises eight (9) Utility Systems Operators who work on a rotating shift basis, 1200-0000, 1600-0000, 0000-1200, 0000-0800, 0800-1600 shifts. The Lee County VA Healthcare Center facility consists of a five-story business occupancy that includes Ambulatory Care Services, all situated on 30+ acres in Cape Coral, Florida. It is a highly active, modern medical center that supports a wide range of specialized functions requiring diverse utility services, including air conditioning, medical gases, and other critical utility systems. Major duties include but not limited to: Specialized experience in troubleshooting and repair of large industrial utility systems. The energy control center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with continuous monitoring and operation of complex critical utilities and medical gas systems. These services support areas such as ambulatory operating rooms, laboratories, sterile processing service, urgent care, specialty clinics, dental services, computer and telecommunications facilities. The operation of the critical utility systems includes inspection, adjustment, maintenance/repair, and record keeping. Incumbent is also responsible for minor maintenance activities during non-administrative hours. Incumbent is technically and administratively responsible for control of all work and activity related to the USO section and must account to his/her superior for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of work performed by the Section. Makes assignments to USO employees based on priorities, selective considerations of difficulty, the requirements of their assignments, and the capabilities of the employees. Interviews candidates for positions in the shop and recommends promotions or reassignments involving such positions. Grants leave and evaluate performance. Hears and resolves complaints from shop employees and (possibly) Union representatives, referring group grievances and more serious complaints not resolved to the Assistant Chief, Facility Management Service. Oversees contract service personnel while they are working on site, which involves work instructions, directing, problem solving, coordination, and work review. Responsibilities include evaluating and performing corrective actions/repairs in response to service calls such as elevator malfunctions or entrapments, HVAC issues, plumbing leaks or blockages, and more. Determines modifications and updates to new equipment and existing systems, when necessary, to provide the optimal performance desired. The incumbent is expected to take prompt, sound actions to prevent asset and property damage and ensure the safety of patients and staff. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 hour day shift Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor/PD112750 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified applicant.

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 (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.