Job Summary

The Maintenance & Operations Supervisor works within the HVAC Shop, Maintenance and Operations, Engineering Service, at the Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, Indianapolis, IN. This position involves the direction and supervision of journeyman-level, Air-Conditioning Equipment Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanic Work Lead, and Industrial Control Mechanics and others, as assigned, in the maintenance, installation and repair of all heating, water and steam apparatus, exclusive of patient care medical systems.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/20/2026. 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. CERTIFICATION: The incumbent may be assigned to act as a COR over contracts assigned to the HVAC and refrigeration Shops and other Engineering areas. The incumbent must be COR certified or able to obtain a COR certification and will be assigned service contracts assigned to the Utilities Systems Shops and other Engineering areas. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Lead or Supervise Meet deadlines Plan and organize work Reliability And Dependability Preferred Experience: Five years experience leading service team in commercial/industrial environment. Five years experience creating and implementing preventative maintenance programs. 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: This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling, and climbing. Incumbent must have good vision, with or without glasses. May lift or carry tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. May occasionally lift and carry items over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside buildings under dirt, dust, and other adverse conditions. Incumbent is subject to the ever-present hazards, cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Incumbent much work in confined areas for periods up to one hour. At times, incumbent may be exposed to asbestos, fiberglass, and related substances.