Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor Job in Amado, AZ

Summary

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Land and base management

  Current or former employees of a base management agency.

• Veterans

  Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

• Military spouses

  Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

• Individuals with disabilities

  Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Duties

1. Supervises Wage Grade maintenance staff:

• Planning--Plans daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for assigned positions. Establishes deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules, methods and policies established by the FLWO Site Director, availability of resources such as equipment, materials, and tools, and best practices in preventative maintenance. Determines equipment, supplies, and maintenance routines required. Assures that material is ordered and delivered to work sites so as not to delay work.  Redirects resources to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, unplanned absences, or unexpected high priority work. Adjusts plans, assignments, and methods as necessary to accomplish the work safely, effectively, and economically.  Coordinates work with scientific and technical staff of the telescopes to prevent schedule and resources conflicts.
• Work Direction--Assigns work to individuals and provides technical direction and help on difficult work processes. Observes work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems, reassigns personnel within group supervised, and coordinates work among workers to maintain progress to meet schedules. Creates a culture of safety for staff by ensuring and all Smithsonian safety policies and procedures are understood, implemented, and observed.  Inspects completed work for quality and meeting work order requirements. Reports potential or actual work delays to the supervisor.
• Administration--Supports and explains management programs to subordinates. Sets performance standards and completes formal performance ratings. Advises and counsels workers on improving their performance and explains new work techniques. Investigates grievances and complaints and resolves them informally when appropriate. Notifies supervisor of serious or unresolvable issues and initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.   Identifies training needs and arranges training. Supports recruitment to fill vacancies. Schedules and approves leave.

2. Personally performs trades work to maintain and repair interior and exterior facilities both on the mountain and at the base camp including plumbing, painting, and electrical, welding and roofing. Coordinates deliveries and shipments to and from the mountain and the removal of trash and debris.  Maintains building maintenance database and operates mountain water system.  Perform various planning tasks for routine work orders, major remodeling and construction projects, and various dedicated events, such as preparing commencement facilities: design work methods, schedule work, prepare cost and materials estimates, procure needed materials, and the like.
3. Operates heavy equipment such as graders, loaders, and snow plows to keep the mountain road open to traffic. Performs minor vehicle maintenance.   Leads the snow plow crew.
4. Monitor maintenance expenditures and manage maintenance supply inventory and ensure that budget guidelines are met. Assist in preparing and managing the maintenance budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
5.  Helps scientific projects and supports visiting scientific staff as needed.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Work is performed in awkward positions, on ladders and scaffolds, and will handle objects weighing up to 100 pounds. He/she may be required to move heavy objects greater than 40 pounds with assistance.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service
• Pass Pre and Post-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• May be required to serve an 18-month supervisory probationary period.
• May be required to work weekend and nights
• The incumbent must possess a valid, Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Vehicle Combination with GVWR 26,001 lbs., or more)
• Some tasks may require the use of a respirator and the incumbent must agree to annual respirator fit testing and training as well as an annual physical.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:

• You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
• You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process; OR You may manually fax required documents. Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine. Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date. Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package.
• The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
• If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.

Next steps

You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters. The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" e-mailing vacancy.info@si.edu; or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed.

Additional Information:

• Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position.  However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

  Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.