Grounds, Vehicle Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor

$58,656 - $58,656/Yr

Norwich University - Northfield, VT

Full-time - Mid Level

Northfield, VT

Educational Services

About the position

The Grounds, Vehicle Maintenance & Transportation Supervisor at Norwich University is responsible for overseeing the year-round maintenance of campus grounds, roads, walkways, and parking lots, as well as managing the university's transportation and fleet vehicle operations. This role ensures that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and professionally, in alignment with university policies, while also supervising staff and contractors involved in these operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all full-time and seasonal landscapes on university property including athletic playing surfaces, lawns, outdoor stairs, walkways, landscape beds, hedges, trees, and associated green spaces.
• Contracts, supervises, and evaluates landscape and tree maintenance contractors.
• Prepares requisitions, orders landscape materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepares annual equipment recommendations and develops project estimates as required.
• Establishes and implements tool and equipment preventative and routine maintenance programs.
• Develops and directs all campus snow and ice removal schedules, procedures, and activities.
• Provides input on landscape designs, prepares recommendations, and may install plantings in areas of new construction and renovate existing plantings.
• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists with General Services and Recycling work areas.
• Oversees and prioritizes the maintenance of all University's vehicles and equipment including inspection for safety hazards and repairs.
• Supervises and determines vehicle replacement part/equipment requirements with specifications and pricing, completes requisitions, and orders materials.
• Coordinates and arranges rental buses for University groups with outside vendors.
• Prepares vehicle trip tickets and arranges billing.
• Manages online driver's training program and reports all accidents to the insurance company.
• Supervises background checks and maintains a list of certified drivers.
• Performs associated Facilities Operation maintenance work as requested, including event set-up and clean up, moving furniture, and grounds maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred.
• 3 years of experience in grounds or athletic field maintenance or 1 year of supervisory experience; prior experience with fleet vehicle operation, maintenance, and administration is a plus.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques, gardening, and soil requirements for planting.
• Knowledge and experience in heavy and light equipment operation and maintenance.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Ability to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with fleet vehicle operation and maintenance administration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Group life and disability insurances.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Use of the University pool and fitness center.
• Tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.
• Potential qualification for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.