District Facilities Manager

Vermont; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking a District Facilities Manager to oversee multiple locations in the Southeast Region. This role involves administrative planning, maintenance oversight, and budget assessments, requiring strong supervisory experience. With a focus on ensuring proper staffing and managing expenditures, the position offers diverse responsibilities in both office and field settings.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium

11 paid holidays each year

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending healthcare accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND 4+ years in maintenance with 3+ as a supervisor.
• Associate degree AND 6+ years in maintenance with 3+ as a supervisor.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND 8+ years in maintenance with 3+ as a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assignments and oversee maintenance and construction projects.
• Manage staffing levels and staff expenditures like overtime and training.
• Travel to various facilities and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Administrative skills

Planning

Supervisory experience

Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) at the State of Vermont is seeking a District Facilities Manager (DFM) to oversee the Southeast Region. This is a multi-faceted position that will be responsible for administrative, planning, maintenance and supervisory work at several locations within the district. The incumbent is expected to coordinate assignments, oversee preventative maintenance and smaller scale construction projects. The DFM will be responsible for providing assessments and recommendations during the budget planning process for their district. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure that staffing levels for all shifts are appropriately met and will manage staff expenditures such as overtime, training, mileage and expense reports. The DFM will travel to various facilities within the district and should be prepared to respond when emergencies occur. Previous supervisory experience is required for this position.

This position could be based in Randolph, White River, or Springfield. The position will travel throughout the SE District which runs from Randolph to Brattleboro, and a state vehicle will be provided.

Who May Apply

This position, District Facilities Manager (Job Requisition #47587), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact John Hebert a [e-mail] .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed in both office and field settings, outdoors and inside buildings. Manual dexterity may be needed to operate equipment and use tools. Incumbents must be able to respond anytime when emergencies occur. Incumbents may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights. Travel to various locations may require private means of transportation. Work in all types of weather can be expected. Wastewater systems and confined spaces are common throughout each district and are hazardous (disease, ventilation, and entrapment issues) and the Facilities Manager must be able to access, evaluate, and assist in these areas. Entering areas immediately after flooding, fires, and other natural and man-made disasters are essential for evaluation. Correctional, Mental Health, and Lab Facilities include infectious disease, risk of assault, mental abuse, and cross contamination of evidence issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) or more years in building or plant maintenance and repair work INCLUDING three (3) or more as a supervisor.

OR

Associate degree AND six (6) or more years in building or plant maintenance and repair work INCLUDING three (3) or more as a supervisor.

OR

High School diploma, trade school graduation or equivalent AND eight (8) or more years in building or plant maintenance and repair work INCLUDING three (3) or more as a supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

A degree or coursework in construction, architectural or engineering or closely related.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

About the company

Vermont (/vərˈmɒnt/) is a northeastern state in the New England region of the United States.

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