Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Manager – FT/YR

Hildene,-the-Lincoln-Family-Hom; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, VT, seeks a full-time Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Manager to oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, procurement, and safe operation of grounds, farm, and transport equipment, prioritizing during the busy season.

You will maintain logs, manage vendors, procure parts, coordinate replacements, and support farm tasks, with occasional weekend/holiday hours and a required background check.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining grounds, farm, and transportation equipment.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and vendor-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on grounds, farm, and transportation equipment, prioritizing during peak season.
• Procure parts, tools, and shop supplies to keep equipment operational.
• Build and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers for parts and services.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance logs for timely repairs.
• Obtain quotes, evaluate options, and purchase new equipment as needed.
• Coordinate replacement and sale of equipment being retired or replaced.
• Communicate equipment issues to staff to avoid guest service disruption.
• Assist with farm/grounds tasks including winter plowing and snow removal.
• Keep equipment shop clean, neat, and organized.
• Perform other duties to support safe operations.
• Weekend/holiday hours may be necessary.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Vendor management

Communication

Job description

Description

Located in southwestern Vermont, Hildene was the seasonal residence of Robert Lincoln and his wife, Mary. Mr. Lincoln was the only child of President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood. Between 1905 and the death of their granddaughter Mary Lincoln Beckwith in 1975, more Lincolns (three successive generations) lived at Hildene than at any other place in the world. In 1978, the nonprofit Friends of Hildene purchased and preserved the estate, which is open to the public year-round.

Hildene is among Vermont’s top cultural heritage sites and tourist destinations. The rich tapestry of the Lincoln family legacy and Abraham Lincoln's enduring greatness are woven into the fabric of contemporary life at Hildene. Our nonprofit attraction is comprised of Lincoln’s 1905 Georgian Revival home, formal and working gardens, restored Pullman railcar Sunbeam, agricultural operations, cheesemaking facility, twelve miles of trails, and year-round programming, all on 412 acres in beautiful Manchester, Vermont.

Throughout 2025, stories and notable dates on the Lincoln family and Hildene’s 120-year history will be shared with visitors to the estate.

Learn more at: hildene.org.

Position Overview -

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, is seeking a full-time, year-round dependable and skilled Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Manager to oversee the preventive maintenance, repair, procurement, and safe operation of our grounds, farm, and transportation equipment. This position plays an important role in keeping equipment reliable, safe, and operational, with particular priority given to grounds equipment and transportation trams during the busy season.

Key Responsibilities -

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all grounds, farm, and transportation equipment, prioritizing grounds equipment and transportation trams during peak season.


• Procure parts, tools, and shop supplies necessary to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers for repair parts, equipment, and outside labor as needed.


• Maintain accurate service and maintenance logs to ensure timely and efficient repairs and ongoing preventive maintenance.


• Obtain quotes, evaluate options, and purchase new equipment as needed.


• Coordinate the replacement and sale of equipment that is being retired or replaced.


• Communicate with staff regarding equipment issues that may affect guest services or daily operations.


• Identify and communicate equipment-related safety concerns and ensure staff are aware of any precautions they need to take.


• Assist with farm and grounds tasks when time permits or when emergency situations arise, including during winter months helping with plowing and snow removal.


• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized equipment shop.


• Perform other related duties as needed to support safe and efficient equipment operations.


• Weekend and holiday hours may be necessary.

Ideal Candidate -

The successful candidate will be organized, safety-conscious, mechanically capable, and able to prioritize maintenance needs in a busy operational environment. Strong communication skills, vendor-management abilities, and a commitment to maintaining reliable equipment are essential.

Compensation - $24-26/hour

Additional Information - Background check required of applicants 18 years of age or older.

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates for employment who will contribute to our diversity.