Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Operations and Maintenance Supervisor)

Clarification from the agency

This job announcement is open to all U.S. citizens. Note: Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity.

This position is critical, requiring availability during emergencies, inclement weather, holidays, weekends, and possibly rotating shifts as determined by management. The incumbent must promptly respond to environmental conditions, fire alarms, utility outages, or other emergencies occurring outside normal working hours.

This position is located within the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, United States Botanic Garden (USBG), Operations Division. The Operations Division oversees the daily operations and maintenance of all USBG facilities, including the Production Facility, Administration Building, and the Conservatory, along with outdoor garden areas and water features.

The Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Operations & Maintenance Supervisor) plays an essential role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of USBG facilities, supporting the organization's mission and goals through effective leadership and management of maintenance activities and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising maintenance activities. The work being supervised includes various trades, including but not limited to the maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial systems and equipment including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and fire protection

MAJOR DUTIES

Supervises a work unit composed of Maintenance Mechanics performing work up to the WG-12 level, ensuring safe and effective performance of maintenance tasks. 

Incumbent plans use of subordinate workers' equipment, facilities and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis. Establishes deadlines, priorities and work sequences and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by higher level management.

Coordinates work operations with supporting related work functions. Determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects. Redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work or equipment failure. 

Works with the Operations Division Director (Director of Capital Projects & Facilities) to revise work schedules and execute plans that ensure the efficient use of labor and materials for the safe and continuous delivery of services and for proper operations and maintenance that support the AOC and USBG mission and extend the life of USBG facilities, systems, and equipment.

Observes work in progress, investigates work related problems and determines causes. Implements corrective actions to resolve work problems. Resolves staffing and work operations problems. Establishes or revises standard operating procedures for the work operation.

Promptly informs the Operations Division Director (Director of Capital Projects & Facilities) of any safety-related incidents/concerns, service interruptions, utility outages, personnel issues, and/or other related concerns.

Uses Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and/or Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Systems for work planning, assignment, and documentation. Ensures compliance with OSHA safety regulations, conducts safety training, and addresses safety concerns promptly.

The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training to ensure that all direct reports know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Routinely checks to verify that subordinates are using all required PPE. 

Acts as the Responsible Contact Person (RCP) during emergencies and routine operations to ensure proper communication and coordination between responding parties. Ensures daily communications are completed with management and other supervisors.  

Based on duties assigned, employees may require knowledge of hazardous (e.g. lead paint and solvents) and universal (e.g. lamps and batteries) waste management requirements to ensure compliance with environmental regulations in performance of duties (e.g. decide hazardous material is no longer needed and will be disposed, select containers for waste accumulation, add waste to containers, label containers, move waste to and from waste accumulation sites, manage waste accumulation sites). Provides waste management guidance and answer questions concerning waste management.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

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Qualifications

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT:

Ability and experience to supervise a diverse workforce of skilled workers in mechanical trade occupations.

How you will be evaluated

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

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.

• Ability to supervise a diverse workforce of skilled workers in mechanical trade occupations. (Screen-out)
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing trade principles and theories.
• Skill in trade-specific equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot various mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
• Skill in using and maintaining trade-specific tools and equipment.
• Ability to assess and develop the skill sets of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to establish a culture of safety for fellow co-workers.

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application. 

We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection.

If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form).

If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.

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