Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor Job in Manchester, NH

Vacancy No. CBTD-12740251-25-SL Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $40.94 to $47.76 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/29/2025 Close Date 6/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Manchester, NH


Summary

This Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position is in Engineering Facilities Management services at the Manchester VA Medical Center, located in Manchester NH. This position is full-time at 40hours per week.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current permanent employees of the Manchester VA Medical Center including permanent Veterans Canteen Service employees, current permanent full-time Hybrid Title 38 and permanent full-time Title 38 employees.

Duties

Serves as the supervisor of the Utilities & Structural Services (USS) section of the Maintenance & Repair Shop (M&R) in the Facilities Management Service line at the Manchester, NH Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The position provides leadership and supervision to a group of skilled trades employees. The position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of utility systems that are critical to the therapeutic environment within the VAMC. The focus of the position is on electrical utilities; however, the position also has responsibility for HVAC and water utilities during Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, and Nights (WHEN) hours in support of the HVAC Shop. The position directly oversees the Carpentry, Locksmith, and Painting trades within the VAMC. On occasion, the position will temporarily assume the duties of the HVAC or M&R Shop supervisor(s), as directed by higher authorities.

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of utility systems.
  • Read electrical or mechanical drawings.
  • Takes initiative to make improvements to the infrastructure, perform preventive maintenance and make repairs.
  • Plans and schedules all work operations of the shop.
  • Using equipment and tools common to the Plumbing trade to accomplish daily work.
  • Using equipment and shop tools common to the HVAC trade to accomplish daily work.
  • Maintains balanced workloads for subordinates and shifts workload for effective and continuing operations.
  • Ensure safety of the hospital campus, employees, patients, and visitors by identifying maintenance and safety issues, correcting when appropriate and being an integral part of the safety management system.
  • Must be familiar with metal work, welding, brazing, soldering, carpentry, painting, electronics and mechanical work.
  • Prepare sketches, schematics, as-built diagrams, labor and material detailed cost estimates and order materials and services.
  • Reviews shop drawings and specifications for construction projects and point out deficiencies.
  • Using equipment and tools common to Medical Gas/Vacuum Systems to accomplish daily work.
  • Laying out and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper plumbing systems.
  • Planning and measuring material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions.
  • Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work.
  • Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties.
  • Accomplishing work through economical and efficient use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor/PD608-02992-0
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station: Not authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Authorized

Notifications:
  • This position is in the Competitive Service.
  • Current Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
  • This position is NAGE Bargaining Unit.
  • This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
  • Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
  • Selectee may be required to work at any Manchester VA Medical Center or CBOC, as needed.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • 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 dentification 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)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2025.

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
  • Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
  • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
  • Materials
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Technical Practices
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment


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

Physical Requirements:
Work required for this position requires standing, walking, and/or sitting for long periods of time, climbing up and down stairs and ladders, stooping, bending, and frequently working in cramped and awkward positions. Lift in excess of 40 pounds. Able to wear respiratory protection, eye protection, hearing protection, arc flash protection, and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment as required for individual jobs. Carries out requirements of the campus Lockout/Tagout program and the Permit Required Confined Space Entry program.

Working Conditions:
Serves as the primary advisor to the Facility Service leadership on the campus electrical system, as well as on matters of structures, access controls, and finishes. A majority of the employee's time is spent inside; however, on occasion may work outside in cold and inclement weather or in extreme heat. May be exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns and electric shock. May be called upon to work in contaminated and contagious areas or with radioactive or contaminated equipment. Ability to interpret, develop, and carry out responses to findings of Annual Workplace Evaluation, Long Term Care Institute, The Joint Commission, Inspector General Reports, and Environment of Care initiatives.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Resume Reminder: Your resume must include the following information each job listed:

  1. Job title
  2. Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  3. Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  4. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

An incomplete application will receive a rating of IFFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software or fax transmissions.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action



The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
  • Cover Letter
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action


How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/12/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12740251.

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.


The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Agency contact information

Steven Laudenbach
Address
VA Manchester Healthcare System
718 Smyth Road
Manchester, NH 03104
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.


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