Job Details
This position is located in the Maintenance Division of the White House and President's Park.This position reports directly to the Park Manager and serves as Branch Chief of Grounds and Facility Maintenance as well as Staff Advisor on matters related to grounds and facility management. The geographic areas of responsibility include Lafayette Park, the Ellipse, 1st Division Memorial, 2nd Division Memorial, Sherman Park and Pennsylvania Avenue/Jackson Place/Madison Place area.The major job duties of the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position include, but are not limited to, the following:* Serves as the principal advisor and consultant for all aspects of grounds operations, sanitation, custodial operations, building and facility maintenance and recycling programs.* Responsible for establishing priorities and program details and determining the distribution of work between subordinate supervisors.* Prepares division budget and manages procurement for service contracts and supplies.* Develops and reviews specifications for special projects such as renovation of historic structures, fountain and pool maintenance, specialized road and walkway projects, plumbing, heating and air conditioning installations and grounds and landscape projects.* Reviews and develops site plans and coordinates infrastructure needs for recurring and one-time special events and other security needs.To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:* Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)* Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.* Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)* Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.* Use of Measuring Instruments* Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment* Knowledge of MaterialsIf your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.Volunteer Experience: 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.