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Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor- AC & Pipe Shop

Veterans Health AdministrationTulsa, Oklahoma, United StatesFull-time$40.04 - $46.72 per hourPosted Oct 23, 2026Closes Oct 28, 2026
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To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/28/2026.

01EXPERIENCE

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.

02Preferred Experience

5 years Journeyman experience in relevant trades (HVAC/R, pipefitting, Maintenance Mechanic) and experience supervising in a discipline that corresponds with those trades. 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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/Working Conditions: The Incumbent must be able to lift and carry heavy objects (occasionally more than 75 pounds) and hold them in awkward positions while they are being installed or removed.

The Incumbent must be able to work for prolonged periods while kneeling, crouching, stooping, and/or standing in awkward positions and to climb and work from ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, and roofs. Work involves walking, standing, bending, climbing, and crawling. Work is performed inside and outside (heat, cold, under, and outside of buildings). Installation, inspections, and repairs are often made under dirty noisy conditions.

There is frequent exposure to the danger of electrical shock, strains, cuts, bruises, burns and infections, and asbestos containment areas. Must be capable of supervising and performing work that is performed outside in inclement weather or in areas that are very hot, cold, or unventilated: such as crawlspaces and mechanical rooms. Safety procedures must be followed, and appropriate protective safety gear must be worn, as required for the specific work area or task.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Knowledge in Electrical, Carpentry, A/C and Refrigeration, Plumbing, and General Maintenance. Independently plans and completes projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams.

Knowledge and skill that include: Laying floor tile, lock maintenance, installing ceiling tile, lights and light fixtures, receptacles and switches, plastering, painting, carpentry work, plumbing, repairing chairs, installing door closures and door stops, hanging bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks, etc. along with casters on desks chairs, food carts, mounting paper towel holders, signs, corner guards, and installing safety treads on steps.

Plan, measure, and layout carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes, manufacturers specifications, technical manuals, and be knowledgeable in shop math and standard formulas. Have experience in the installation, repair, modification, and preventative maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Repairs equipment such as sewage, eater, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubes, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Steam system troubleshooting and repair including back flow prevention valves, steam control valves, radiators, and coils. Understands the provisions of the National Electrical Code and be sufficiently knowledgeable of the code to satisfactorily research special requirements or applications pertaining to low voltage systems.

Identify electrical problems and define the repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility. Circuit breaker resetting and troubleshooting, specifying replacement as required. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing placement, slant, slope, fall and proper operations of systems and equipment. Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and reports.

Possess knowledge an skills required to effectively implement GEMS, Green Environmental Management System. Work assignments will come from the electronic work order system, assignments from supervisor, or emergent situations as reported by medical center staff. Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools, and use a variety of tools by setting up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications.

Incumbent must be skilled in the use of all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required. Incumbent is also involved in using general and some specialized tools and equipment of various building trades. Incumbent inspects clinic areas as it pertains to general maintenance of these areas. Is responsible for selecting and safely using proper tools, devices, manuals, references and efficient procedures.

Independently diagnoses, plans and completes projects or work orders involving routine repairs. Refers major breakdowns to supervisor for planning of overhaul or replacement. Have the ability to select proper wire gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for a variety of equipment, lighting and miscellaneous electrical loads. Repairs plumbing systems, installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems.

Installation, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Measuring, cutting and constructing using standard building materials. Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques. Plan, measure, and lay out materials using typical shop mathematics for complex and exact projects.

Plan, measure, and lay out materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor- AC & Pipe Shop/PD13985A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): No approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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Updated Oct 24, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is around the benchmark.

This job: $83,200 to 95,680

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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