Lead Building & Grounds Technician

Rockingham County•Brentwood, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference. SCOPE OF POSITION: The Lead Building & Grounds Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient supervision, planning, and execution of the daily operations of the Buildings & Grounds Division within the Facilities Operations Department. This position oversees grounds maintenance operations across the Rockingham County Complex, supervises Buildings & Grounds personnel, coordinates seasonal projects and snow operations, and helps ensure County property is maintained in a safe, functional, and environmentally responsible manner.

Requirements

High school education or GED required
Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience in building and grounds maintenance and repair
Two (2) years of experience as a supervisor or team leader
Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire
Criminal records check required

Nice To Haves

Formal training or equivalent from vocational, technical school preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting daily property assessments
Assigning and reviewing work orders
Maintaining inventories of equipment and materials
Coordinating purchasing recommendations
Overseeing the maintenance of parking lots, roads, landscaping, fences, walls, drainage systems, flowerbeds, lawns, the County Cemetery, orchards, memorial plantings, and other County grounds
Overseeing hay field operations, woodland maintenance, recycling efforts, surplus equipment management, furniture and office equipment moves, and the seasonal installation and removal of window air conditioning units
Serving as the Snow Crew Chief, developing staffing plans, training personnel, coordinating snow removal operations, and responding to weather-related emergencies to help maintain safe conditions throughout the County Complex
Working collaboratively with Facilities Operations staff, outside contractors, and other County departments
Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
Participating in the rotating on-call maintenance schedule
Supporting cross-training initiatives
Providing leadership that promotes safe, efficient, and effective operations across the County campus