Supervisor Grounds & Transport Services

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Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management

Job Class Code: 8257
Grade: 21 (Supervisory Services)
Salary: $23.65 - $33.39/Hour
Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: November 13, 2026

Closing Date:  December 1, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work of a supervisory nature in
performing and overseeing the transport, operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of
automotive, grounds, and construction equipment to support grounds maintenance, improvement,
and emergency projects at state or government facilities. Supervision is exercised over
employees performing work on related projects and work tasks. Work is performed under limited
supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the
listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).
… Transports, operates, maintains, and repairs, heavy vehicles and equipment statewide.
… Develops, assigns, and oversees preventative maintenance programs for assigned vehicles
and equipment to maximize vehicle and equipment availability and safety.
… Maintains vehicle and equipment logs to ensure appropriate parts and supply inventory
levels.
… Researches and prepares specifications for vehicle and equipment purchase orders to obtain
required vehicles and equipment.
… Provides detailed bills of materials and courses of action for proposed projects and work
requests.
… Ensures sites and facilities meet required standards for safety and environmental compliance.
… Performs site work and repairs at various state or government facilities, including emergency
repairs, site clearing, grading and culvert installation.
… Schedules and oversees grounds maintenance activities to ensure grounds meet established
standards.
… Schedules and oversees snow and trash removal to ensure trafficability and cleanliness of
grounds.
… 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 resources components of security
protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are required to successfully
perform the work assigned).
… Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
… Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a variety of automotive, grounds, and
construction equipment.
… Knowledge of construction, earthwork and landscaping practices.
… Knowledge of inventory control methods.
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… Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site drawings and schematics.
… Ability to transport, operate, maintain and repair heavy vehicles and equipment.
… Ability to maintain adequate supply of parts.
… Ability to plan, schedule, and oversee the work of assigned staff.
… Ability to plan, schedule, perform and oversee the maintenance and repair of vehicles and
equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be
acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or
experience).