Lead Maintenance Worker

VSCSF 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 Leave     Scheduled Hours Weekly: 37.5 Budgeted Wage for this Position: The budgeted compensation for this position is $18.03 per hour. Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Grade: S08 Job Posting Responsibilities: Unit Determination: VSC Staff Federation - Vermont State Employees Association