Facilities Superintendent

Facilities Superintendent

Salary

$77,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

South Burlington

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500069

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

This position will oversee, organize, prioritize, assign, and supervise the buildings, facilities, and ground maintenance and construction for the City of South Burlington. Oversee and manage critical complex systems, including HVAC, lighting, security, and other systems. This position has the following functional areas: contract management, safety, security, energy efficiency, team and project management, purchasing, budgeting, and scheduling. Directs and supervises all building maintenance staff.

Examples of Duties

Responsible for all activities related to the maintenance, safety, operation, and energy efficiency upgrades of City buildings, facilities, parking areas, and related grounds.

• Buildings and Grounds:

• Plan and manage maintenance of City buildings, facilities, related grounds, and parking areas.

• Manage and coordinate facilities planning, scheduling, operational programs, and upgrades.

• Oversee and operate building controls and systems including HVAC, lighting, security, access, etc.

• Maintains emergency response processes and systems to ensure all utility, mechanical, safety and support systems are fully functional and operational.

• Ensure all utility, mechanical, safety and support systems are inspected to meet compliance with building codes, ADA regulations, safety regulations, ordinances, plans and specifications.

• Diagnose, recommend and/or make minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems for buildings and facilities.

• Contract Management:

• Manage vendor contracts, including negotiating bids and contracts for third-party labor and cost estimates for services and equipment.

• Develop and prepare contract specifications, procedures, and policies regarding building and facilities maintenance.

• Direct and set priorities for on-going maintenance contracts, meeting regularly with contractors to ensure contract requirements are met.

• Safety:

• Develop and ensure all processes and compliance programs are fulfilled, and health & safety regulations are followed (e.g., Safety Data Sheets, biohazard cleaning, chemical notifications, etc.).

• Serve as the chair of the City's Safety Committee.

• Coordinate site safety programs and training to maintain a safe work environment for employees and City patrons.

• Coordinate and facilitate ergonomic workstation evaluation program for all City employees.

• Oversee and direct risk management responsibilities include investigating, monitoring, documenting, and directing action plans when a patron is injured on City property. Complete incident reports and ensure insurance reporting.

• Act as liaison for complaints and concerns from City residents regarding buildings and facilities.

• Security:

• Oversee security systems for the City.

• In collaboration with IT, assist in the administration of badge software and issuance, panic/help buttons, and tracking "do not duplicate" keys.

• Energy Efficiency:

• Monitor and report on energy usage of facility systems and savings from energy efficiency projects.

• Recommend areas for improved efficiency.

• Supervise and Lead Facilities Team:

• Hire, train, evaluate, manage, and supervise all facilities personnel.

• Manage and oversee the scheduling and work assignments of all facilities staff.

• Foster, build and maintain work environment and culture based on professionalism, integrity, respect, inclusion and belonging.

• Budgets, Schedules & Reporting:

• Participate in budget preparation, preparing cost estimates and reports, submit justification for budget items, and track and monitor maintenance expenditures.

• In coordination with department heads, prepare and maintain the City's Facilities Capital Improvement Plan. Coordinate maintenance replacement schedules.

• Performs special projects and all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, public works administration or a related field plus five years of experience with building and facilities management, contract management. Two years of supervisory experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Current valid driver's license required.
• Must pass pre-employment testing to include a drug screening and criminal background check

Supplemental Information

• Certification in facilities management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with building control systems or ability to work with complex programmed systems. Experience with Building Automation System (BAS) buildings and/or LEED building is preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour or greater certification preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and physical needs of operating and maintaining buildings and facilities, preferably multiple buildings. Thorough knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local policies, codes, laws and regulations affecting building and facilities maintenance and construction.
• Demonstrated experience in tracking metrics and compiling data for written and verbal reports and presentation; budget preparation; and contract management.
• Effective team leadership skills to build, foster, and maintain a work environment and culture built on diversity, inclusion and belonging. Effective communication skills and proven project management skills.
• Must demonstrate critical attention to details and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt well to change and be self-motivated. Demonstrated ability to mentor or lead.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling, and maintenance software.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to City policies and procedures, personnel policies, City goals and mission, and professional code of ethics.
• Familiar with "green" and health options for maintenance

The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employees needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available*:

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
• 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
• Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements/contracts.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

04

If you indicated having a degree in the previous question, please describe the field of study/expertise.

Required Question

Employer South Burlington, City of (VT)

Address 180 Market Street

South Burlington, Vermont, 05403

Phone 8028464118

Website https://southburlingtonvt.gov