Grounds Equipment Supervisor - Anticipated

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.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

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…