VVH Institutional Maintenance Supervisor Job Listing at State of Vermont in Bennington, VT (Job ID 235FF077-278D-4)

Description

Overview

The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor. This position involves the planning, supervision of, and participation in the day-to-day building and grounds maintenance operations of the Vermont Veterans' Home. Responsibilities include supervision of maintenance and grounds personnel, and, in close coordination with the Vermont Veterans' Home Leadership and the Environmental Services Manager, the development and implementation of systems that provide a framework for building and grounds maintenance services within the facility. Extensive interaction occurs with all key management personnel within the Vermont Veterans' Home, in addition to frequent interactions with the Veterans and Members who we serve. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager and Vermont Veterans' Home Administration.

The Vermont Veterans' Home is an experienced residential and healthcare campus for Veterans. The staff of the Vermont Veterans' Home work as a team to fulfill America's promise to care for our country's Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. To truly fulfill the promise, we offer clinical care and a wide range of services that are recognized as Best in Class for their effectiveness in patient-centered care. Together we strive to create an environment that provides our residents with the dignity and respect that they so rightfully deserve.

For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site.

This position, VVH Institutional Maintenance Supervisor (Job Requisition #54134), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Greg Krizan at greg.krizan@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans' Home licensing requirements. Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and national criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks where applicable.  

Duties are performed at the Vermont Veterans Home, a nursing home environment that includes office, classroom, and patient care settings. Direct interactions with residents may be extensive, leading to potential exposure to infectious disease. Incumbents may encounter harassment or hostile behavior and must be able to respond in a calm and professional manner. Work with pressurized systems may be required on occasion. Incumbent must be able to work outside in all types of weather. Must be able to climb ladders, lift weights up to 50 pounds, and work in cramped, wet, or poorly ventilated areas. Climbing, crawling, reaching and standing, for extended periods of time are often required. This position may require emergency response to calls outside of regular work hours. Some potential for physical injury may be present.

Four (4) years of experience in building and grounds maintenance AND one (1) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Experience working in a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certified long-term care facility in an environmental services, maintenance, or related capacity.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.