Lead Maintenance Worker

E03 Vermont State University

Randolph (VT)

On-site

USD 20,491 - 29,184

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waiver for Vermont State

Tuition Waiver for dependent children

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

14 Paid Holidays

Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave

Job summary

E03 Vermont State University seeks a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily tasks and staff. The ideal candidate should have experience in institutional grounds maintenance and the ability to operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance and training staff. A high school education and several years of relevant experience are required, along with strong mechanical skills. The position offers a benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Five to seven years of relevant experience/training.
Knowledge of institutional grounds maintenance required.
Experience operating heavy equipment may be required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assign daily tasks.
Develop and monitor the grounds maintenance schedule.
Train new employees and assist with difficult tasks.
Implement emergency snow removal procedures.
Oversee staff doing set-ups and assist if needed.
Perform routine building maintenance and repairs.
Operate heavy equipment for grounds and construction work.
Perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Institutional grounds maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory skills

Construction experience

Equipment repair

Education

High school education

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION

VSCSF Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt Grade 8

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and assign daily tasks as needed or directed by the Physical Plant Director or his/her representative.
Develop and monitor seasonal schedule of grounds maintenance based on experience and knowledge; implement the care of the grounds, communicating progress and planning with the Director to meet the needs of the College.
Train new employees, issue work assignments, monitor work in progress, check completed work; assist with difficult or unusual tasks; bring personnel problems to attention of supervisor.
Implement emergency snow removal procedures; plan storm team assignment, including scheduling and contacting personnel.; advise Director of campus condition via Public Safety.
Oversee staff doing set‑ups as scheduled; assist in set‑ups; participate in coordination of staffing to meet changing departmental workload.
Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance (ditch digging, cement work, laying tar and asphalt, fence installation, etc.).
Carry out other special work order (deliveries, pick‑ups, facility set‑ups/tear‑downs for special events and the like).
Perform a variety of routine, semi‑skilled building maintenance and repair tasks, such as interior and exterior painting, rough carpentry, window replacement, preventive maintenance on heating fixtures, routine plumbing and electrical repairs and the like.
Operate heavy equipment used performing various types of grounds and construction work.
Perform specialized tasks such as the off‑season overhaul, repair and rebuilding of tools and equipment; clean up work areas, tools and equipment; secure necessary supplies for assigned jobs.
Perform related tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Moderate supervision is received from the Physical Plant Director or other senior staff member.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision of 3–5 maintenance workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school education desirable, plus five to seven years of relevant experience/training, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Excellent knowledge and skills related to institutional grounds maintenance.
Strong trades skills and mechanical abilities, some construction experience desirable.
Experience operating heavy equipment may be required for the position.
Some supervisory experience.
Skills in equipment repair and maintenance may be required for the position.

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