Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

The Veterans Health Administration was seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the Pipe Shop within Facilities Management Service at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, OH. This position provides full-time, first-level supervision for employees in the Pipe Shop and related maintenance areas, supporting safe operation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing, piping, steam, water, sewer, drainage, laundry, and dietetic equipment systems.

Agency: Veterans Health Administration

Facility: Chillicothe VA Medical Center

Location: Chillicothe, OH

Vacancies: 1

Salary: $40.84 - $47.67 per hour

Pay Scale & Grade: WS-10

Promotion Potential: None

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Appointment Type: Permanent

Telework: Not available

Remote: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed

Drug Test: Not required

Security Clearance: Not required

Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk

Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required

Financial Disclosure: Not required

Federal Service: Competitive Service

Union Representation: No

Supervisory Status: Yes

Position Description: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor / PD936040

Announcement Number: CBSR-12993265-26-MC

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full-time, first-level supervision for full-time employees in the Pipe Shop and related maintenance operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop plans for hazardous energy control and safe work practices during outages or repair work.
• Ensure hazards are analyzed and identified in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Ensure corrective action is taken for deficiencies in domestic water, critical water, steam distribution, condensate return, sanitary sewer, and stormwater drainage systems.
• Plan work proactively to repair or replace systems identified through facility condition assessment reports.
• Supervise permanent and temporary employees in pipe and laundry/dietetics areas.
• Install, maintain, and repair piping and plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Install, maintain, and repair laundry and dietetic equipment.
• Ensure proper tools and materials are available to complete assigned work.
• Manage multiple maintenance contracts, equipment purchases, and supply purchases.
• Serve as a purchase card holder and reconcile charges, or supervise the reconciliation process, to ensure all reconciliations are completed on time and according to policy.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements.
• Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel.
• Selected applicant will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Eligibility:

• This announcement was open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
• Career Transition Assistance Plan / Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible applicants were also eligible.
• This position was filled using Direct-Hire Authority under 5 CFR 337.201.
• Traditional Veterans' preference rules did not apply due to Direct-Hire Authority, but qualified Veterans were given full consideration.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Qualification Requirements:

• A specific length of training and experience was not required.
• Applicants had to show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work of the position.
• Experience had to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor duties.
• Qualifications were rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• The screen-out element was the ability to lead or supervise.

Job Elements Evaluated:

• Ability to lead or supervise
• Technical practices
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Education:

• This position did not have an education qualification requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, crawling, and climbing.
• Good vision is required, with or without glasses.
• May require lifting or carrying tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts, and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• May occasionally require lifting and carrying items over 50 pounds.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Resume was subject to the federal two-page resume limit.
• Resume had to clearly describe relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies.
• Supporting documents such as SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation, DD-214, SF-15, license, certification, performance appraisal, or other documents were required if applicable to the applicant's eligibility or claim.
• Applicants were responsible for submitting all required supporting documentation and would not be contacted for additional information.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on appointment type and work schedule.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or active-duty uniformed military service, subject to approval.
• Federal employees may have access to health insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and other federal benefits.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Status: Hiring complete

This announcement for a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center closed on June 30, 2026, and USAJOBS lists the hiring action as complete.

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