Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

Department of Veterans Affairs•Pensacola, FL

71d

About The Position

Applicant is responsible for the overall maintenance and operations program established by the Facilities Management Officer, which includes all operations equipment and systems (i.e.,air conditioning/refrigeration systems, hot water boiler systems, electrical generation equipment, chili water plant, etc.), structural facility upkeep, and grounds maintenance service for all the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System's outpatient clinics. Incumbent plans, establishes work direction, and administers general administrative. Possesses strong communication and writing skills and a broad knowledge of hospital operations

Requirements

Possesses extensive knowledge and experience in a hospital setting gained by working for a period of time in any on or combination of trades associated with construction, maintenance, or repair and operation of plant facilities.
Applicant is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of building service equipment, utility distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, emergency electric generating systems, installation of small equipment, and repairs and maintenance of other items.
Possesses strong communication and writing skills

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, NFPA and NEC Codes etc.
Establishes plans for work scheduled to assure that the necessary manpower, equipment, and materials are available for work order completion.
Determines material and equipment requirements, work sequences etc.
Ensures that appropriate personnel maintain shop, storage and equipment room appearance and maintenance requirements.
Ensures that equipment operators are trained.
Assists subordinates in repairs and maintenance of equipment when necessary
Serves as a Contracting Officer' s Representative (COR) on projects as required.
Assigns projects and tasks to be performed, explains requirements, methods or procedures to be used in accomplishing the work to ensure productivity and quality.
Determines when operational equipment is obsolete and/or uneconomical to repair and initiates appropriate documents to management to have equipment removed from service.
Maintains a working knowledge of new materials, tools, methods, construction techniques and all building codes.
Inspects the work of all subordinates and contractors for compliance.
Performs all operations in a safe and efficient manner to maintain maximum efficiency.
Monitors progress and ensures subordinates have closed out assigned work orders.
Establishes work priorities and deadlines for maintenance and projects.
Ensures that proper procedure, safety rules and regulations are being followed.
As a first-line supervisor: approves leave, monitors time and attendance, performance standards, training needs, recommends promotions and discipline.
Coordinates the work of the unit supervised by other shop supervisors (electrical, pipefitting, a/c and utility systems).
Prepares work orders for correction of deficiencies in utility systems and other areas as identified through various inspections and committee minutes
Develops effective training plans.