Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of technicians at the Naval Support Facility in Indian Head, Maryland. This role will initially focus on transportation and vehicle operations, including moving cars, trucks, trailers, and containers to support smooth facility and vehicle maintenance operations. Over time, the role will expand to include supervising groundskeeping and facilities maintenance activities.

Job Description

• Lead and coordinate daily transportation and vehicle operations, ensuring safe and efficient movement of cars, trucks, trailers, and containers
• Supervise and plan groundskeeping activities, including mowing, trimming, weed whacking, and snow removal
• Oversee and assist with general building maintenance projects, including painting, light repairs, and minor renovations
• Manage work orders, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper use of tools and safety procedures
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to team members
• Coordinate with other departments and contractors to support facility operations and project needs
• Respond to emergencies and prioritize repair or maintenance issues as they arise

Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of experience supervising or leading a maintenance, landscaping, or facilities team
• Experience operating facility vehicles and moving equipment such as cars, trucks, trailers, and containers
• Working knowledge of landscaping tools, building maintenance practices, and safety procedures
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform hands-on work when needed
• Ability to obtain base access and work on a federal installation
• This position will require a pre-employment physical exam
• This position requires lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds
• Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals)
• You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach during shifts
• Must be able to use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items
• Must be able to safely climb and descend ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and elevated work platforms and perform work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet
• Must be able to perform work above shoulder level, including reaching, lifting, and manipulating tools and materials overhead
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
• Employees must maintain the ability to safely perform these essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, as a condition of employment. If no reasonable accommodation is available, continued employment in the position may not be possible