Lead Maintenance Worker

Vermont State; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 20,491 - 29,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waiver

Tuition Waiver for dependents

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Job summary

Vermont State in Randolph, VT is seeking a Lead Maintenance Worker to supervise and perform college grounds work. The role includes coordinating tasks, assisting with basic construction, operating heavy equipment, and training a small crew.

The position requires strong grounds maintenance skills, supervisory experience, and the ability to respond to emergencies (snow removal) and events staffing. Benefits include medical/dental/retirement programs and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• High school education desirable or equivalent experience.
• Strong grounds maintenance and trade skills.
• Experience supervising a small team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily grounds tasks and assign work with supervisor.
• Develop seasonal maintenance schedules and coordinate with Director.
• Train new employees and monitor progress.
• Assist with snow removal and storm staffing as needed.
• Oversee setup and staffing for events and special tasks.
• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Operate heavy equipment for grounds and construction work.
• Carry out tool/equipment overhaul as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Carpentry and basic construction

Painting and maintenance

Plumbing & electrical repair basics

Education

High school education

Job description

## Lead Maintenance WorkerApplylocations: Randolph, VTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2026158VSCSF Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt Grade 8**BASIC FUNCTION**Supervise and perform College grounds work, coordinate and perform related tasks, such as assisting with basic construction and repair tasks, deliveries, furniture moving and set-ups, operate specialized heavy equipment, supervise grounds crews and coordinate and perform other specialized tasks, such as off-season overhaul, repair and rebuilding of tools and equipment.**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 EXCERCISED**Functional supervision of 3-5 to 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.**BENEFITS PACKAGE*** Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Retirement Plan* Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges* Tuition Waiver to UVM\* for dependent children* Employee Assistance Program* Long Term Disability* 14 Paid Holidays* Medical, Personal, and Vacation LeaveScheduled Hours Weekly:37.5Budgeted Wage for this Position:The budgeted compensation for this position is $18.03 per hour.Exempt Status:Non-ExemptGrade:S08Job Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:VSC Staff Federation - Vermont State Employees Association**This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.***VSC values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSC welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact Human Resources for assistance with accommodations at [e-mail].*All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.**Equal Opportunity Employer**This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.