District Facilities Manager

State of Vermont; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% state-paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost

12 paid holidays

FMLI

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The Department of Buildings and General Services, State of Vermont, seeks a District Facilities Manager to oversee the Northeast region from St. Johnsbury or Newport.

This permanent, full-time role combines administrative, planning and hands-on maintenance supervision across several facilities. The candidate will coordinate assignments, monitor preventative maintenance, manage budgets and staff levels, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years building maintenance and 3+ years as supervisor.
• Associate degree with 6+ years in building maintenance and 3+ years as supervisor.
• High school or trade diploma with 8+ years in maintenance and 3+ years as supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative, planning, maintenance and supervisory work across multiple locations.
• Coordinate assignments and oversee preventative maintenance and small construction projects.
• Provide assessments during budget planning and manage staffing levels and overtime.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget planning

Coordination

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma / trade

Job description

Department: Buildings & General Services

Location: St Johnsbury, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $35.66

Maximum Salary: $55.92

Overview

The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) at the State of Vermont is seeking a District Facilities Manager (DFM) to oversee the Northeast 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 position 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 has the opportunity to be based in St. Johnsbury or Newport, based on the candidate's preference.

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: 12 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.