Grounds Equipment Supervisor - Anticipated Vacancy

Department of Defense, Veterans, and Emergency Management; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management in Springvale, ME is seeking a maintenance supervisor responsible for planning and overseeing grounds upkeep and equipment maintenance. The role requires overseeing diverse crews and ensuring compliance with policies.

The position emphasizes supervision, project input, and safety compliance, with tangible responsibilities in records, cost estimates, and coordination of campus maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years in grounds maintenance and equipment repair.
• Must have a valid CDL.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees performing grounds maintenance duties to ensure quality results.
• Confer with supervisor on major projects like landscaping, driveways, shade trees, and subsurface utility work.
• Oversees repair and maintenance of light and heavy equipment used in grounds maintenance to maximize readiness.
• Maintains simple records and assists with cost estimates to document activities.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks such as rubbish removal, laundry pickup, and mail transport to assist other areas.
• Implements HR policies and procedures including recruitment, performance reviews, safety, and confidentiality.

Skills

Plan and supervise teams

Knowledge of grounds maintenance

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Ability to follow instructions

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL

Job description

Job Details

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management (Job Class Code: 8256 Grade: 16 (Supervisory Services))

Salary: $19.42 - $26.65/Hour

Location: Springvale, ME

Opening Date: October 23, 2026

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Description

This is maintenance and personal services work in planning and overseeing various work details and equipment maintenance in and around a state agency or institution.

Representative Tasks

• Plans and supervises the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees performing such duties as flowerbed preparation, snow removal, lawn maintenance, and agency motor pool operation and maintenance in order to ensure work is completed properly.
• Confers with supervisor concerning major projects such as landscaping, driveway construction, shade tree maintenance, and excavations relating to subsurface utility networks in order to provide input and exchange information.
• Oversees the repair and maintenance of light and heavy equipment used in ground maintenance in order to maximize equipment readiness and availability.
• Maintains simple records and assists with the preparation of cost estimates in order to document activities and provide information.
• Completes miscellaneous activities as assigned; e.g., rubbish removal, laundry pickup and delivery to out buildings, and general patient and mail transportation in order to assist other areas in accomplishing required work.
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of grounds equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees.
• Ability to assist in planning grounds maintenance and improvement projects.
• Ability to follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in grounds maintenance and the maintenance and repair of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Must have a valid CDL.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.