Grounds equipment supervisor - anticipated vacancy

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DESCRIPTION: 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. Responsibilities include immediate supervision of crews of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees performing duties involving all phases of grounds maintenance and improvement projects. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: 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.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

To request a paper application, please contact Stephanie Hayes via email at recruiting.sesc@maine.gov