Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Summary NIST is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor to lead building, grounds, and infrastructure maintenance operations supporting critical research facilities and field sites. This position oversees skilled trades staff, coordinates maintenance and repair projects, manages budgets and contractor work, ensures safety and code compliance, and directs emergency response and snow removal operations to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient site operations. Learn more about this agency Duties This position is responsible for coordinating all work assigned to the Building and Grounds team. In this role, you will: - Plan, assign, organize, direct, coordinate, schedule, expedite, and oversee the work of subordinate staff to carry out authorized construction, maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection activities for buildings, site infrastructure, vehicles, heavy equipment, and grounds at the NIST facility. - Determine manpower, material, and equipment requirements for work projects and organize trade groups to ensure efficient and effective project completion. - Serve as Snow Crew Chief, responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and participating in on-site snow removal operations. - Provide technical direction and exercise administrative control over assigned personnel. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination Callback or emergency overtime required Bargaining Unit Position: American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2186 Qualifications There is no specific length or level of experience required. The applicant's overall background of experience,, education, and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to lead or supervise employees engaged in maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, structures, utilities, and related systems. Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher 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; religious; 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/. We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A supervisory probationary period may be required. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: - Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over - Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over - Pushing(1 hour) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking (6 hours) - Standing (6 hours) - Crawling (2 hours) - Kneeling (2 hours) - Repeated bending (6 hours) - Climbing, legs only (4 hours) - Climbing, use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Specific visual requirement: Correctable to 20/40 - Both eyes required - Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: - Outside and inside - Excessive heat - Excessive cold - Dry atmospheric conditions - Excessive dampness or chilling - Constant noise - Dust - Silica, asbestos, etc. - Fumes, smoke, or gases - Grease and oils - Solvents (degreasing agents) - Radiant energy - Electrical energy - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces - Working around machinery with moving parts - Working around moving objects or vehicles - Working on ladders or scaffolding - Working below ground - Working with hands in water - Vibration - Working alone - Protracted or irregular hours of work - Other: Long hours working on snow crew NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.