Lead Maintenance Worker

BASIC FUNCTION

VSCSF Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt Grade 8

• 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 maintenance workers.

• 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.

• 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

Weekly: 37.5

Budgeted Wage: $18.03 per hour.

Exempt Status:
Non‑Exempt

Grade: S08

Unit Determination: VSC Staff Federation - Vermont State Employees Association