Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

About the opportunity

The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor is aligned under the Preventative Maintenance and Repair (PM&R) section of the Facility Management Division at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The supervisor has full responsibility for planning, coordinating, and supervising the operation and maintenance of HVAC building service equipment and associated systems, directly supervising 17 employees including maintenance mechanics, electricians, pipefitters, and other trades. Key duties include establishing priorities, estimating and ordering materials, participating in final inspections of new projects, and managing service contracts as a Level 2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Salary and benefits

• Hourly wage of $42.96 to $50.10 per hour.
• Access to federal employee benefits.

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must meet Selective Service Registration requirements (for males born after 12/31/1959).
• Must pass a background/security investigation and pre-employment medical evaluation.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program (or obtain an approved medical/religious exemption).
• Must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties, evaluated against OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Must be able to lift heavy loads, climb/descend ladders and scaffolds, and work in uncontrolled, inclement, or confined environments.

Required documents

• Resume (must be 5MB or less, and beginning September 27, 2025, must be strictly 2 pages or less).
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing time-in-grade eligibility, if a current or former Federal employee.
• DD-214/Statement of Service and SF-15 (if claiming Veterans' Preference).
• Other applicable documents such as transcripts, Disability Letters (Schedule A or VA), Proof of Marriage Status, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation.

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

How to apply

• Apply online by creating or logging into a USAJOBS account.
• Complete the online occupational questionnaire.
• Upload a complete application package, including your resume and all required supporting documents.
• Submit your answers before the closing deadline.

Additional information

• The position requires serving a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• The work schedule is Monday-Friday with a rotating tour (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM for two weeks, then 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM for two weeks), with potential off-hours support for utility outages.
• Must obtain and maintain Level 2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued IDs must be REAL ID compliant to be accepted for employment verification.
• Under the Fair Chance Act, criminal history is not requested prior to a tentative job offer.