Lead Maintenance Worker

VSCSF Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt Grade 8

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.

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

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 Leave

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 37.5

Budgeted Wage for this Position: $18.03 per hour.

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: S08

Unit Determination: VSC Staff Federation - Vermont State Employees Association