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This position involves the direction and supervision of journeyman-level Pipefitters, Maintenance Workers, Maintenance Mechanics, and others, as assigned, in the maintenance, installation and repair of all heating, water and steam apparatus, exclusive of patient care medical systems.

Supervisory Duties 75%
Determines and orders supplies, repair parts, test equipment, and tools for the pipe, welding, and maintenance shops. Initiates work orders for repair and maintenance of equipment. Establishes standard operating procedures, and reviews job analysis for accuracy and manpower utilization.

Establishes daily and weekly priorities, schedules, and coordinates work within the section, determines the cost of materials and equipment needs, determines materials and manpower needs, advises, and consults with engineering staff on work phasing and needs involving alterations, installations, repairs, and maintenances.

Short range planning is usually for periods of less than six months, and long range planning for periods of greater than one year out.

Incumbent coordinates and controls work orders from Maximo, oral requests, and other engineering teams/sections.
Provides information used in preparing budget and long-range planning. Incumbent coordinates and schedules work with other supervisors and services.

Assigns work to subordinates through oral and written instructions utilizing work order orders, current job analysis, and standard operating procedures.

Understands and applies work requirements, methods, and procedures.
Provides on the job training and participates in the formal training program for employees.

Non-Supervisory Duties 25%

Provides advice to the M&O Foreman on matters pertaining to the smooth operation of the section supervised and the coordination between sections.

Supports the Engineering Service and Medical Center management to assure proper action to maintain the medical center in the best possible condition within the resources available.

Chairs departmental committees as delegated. Important participant of local Water Safety Committee for ensuring compliance with Legionella Prevention Program.

Approves and schedules annual leave using sound judgement and good management practices to meet the needs of the service.

Keeps employees informed of changes.
Resolves employee complaints. Attends all supervisory training classes.

Orders materials and maintains stock levels so to as to ensure work order delays of less than 10% of scheduled work.

Due to the rapidly changing technology in the maintenance field, continually studies new literature to keep current in trade.

Maintains inventory of all chemicals and gases, reviews work practices/policies within the section.

Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 7:00 am- 3:30 pm

Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
Not Applicable

Position Description Title/PD#:
Pipefitter Supervisor/PD912400

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized

Physical Requirements:
Incumbent is required to carry light to medium loads, using mechanical means for heavier loads. Works from ladders and scaffoldings, Requires manual coordination, agility, and good vision. Occasionally, the work requires working for extended periods of time in kneeling, stooping and other tiring body positions.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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