General Maintenance Technician I

Staff Openings • South Royalton, VT

12d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont law School has 22 buildings on 15 acres in the town of South Royalton Vermont. The General Maintenance Technician I is an important member of the Buildings and Grounds crew, responsible for performing a wide range of skilled building maintenance, repair and assisting in construction projects. The General Maintenance Technician I will assist with emergencies on campus and provide aid to staff, faculty and students as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Understanding of and appreciation for inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints
• Ability to work with all members of the Vermont Law and Graduate School community and to participate with the Building and Grounds Department as a team
• Some seasonal overtime work with exposure to extreme weather conditions is required as is specific event work on weekends such as Commencement and Homecoming Weekend
• License and ability to operate heavy machinery; driver’s license and insurability required
• Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship
• 90% of work is done standing, squatting, or kneeling - very little desk or sitting work
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations
• Ability to maintain a sense of humor in highly stressful situations
• Dedication to the VLGS mission
• Ability to communicate patiently and effectively in person and by telephone
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines and reorganize under pressure with skills in decision making and problem solving
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive data
• This position may require night or weekend hours for events or emergencies

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of grounds maintenance functions, including:
• -Maintain grounds in the summer
• -Mow and trim grass, prune trees and shrubs, weed beds and building borders
• -Plant and fertilize grass, flowers, shrubs, etc.
• -Maintain grounds in winter
• -Remove snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks using shovels, snow blowers and plows Salt and sand walkways as needed
• -Complete snow removal and salting by start of student arrival, approximately 8:30am, when practical
• Maintain building and grounds cleanliness, including;
• -Pick up trash around buildings
• -Empty trash cans and recycling bins
• -Refill hand sanitizer and bathroom supplies as needed
• -Mop spills and clean surfaces as needed
• -Move furniture
• -Maintain campus composting systems
• Perform a variety of routine building maintenance and repair tasks, including;
• -Light bulb replacement
• -Preventive maintenance on heating fixtures
• -Inspect and report problems in HVAC systems
• -Routine plumbing
• -Relocate offices
• -Set-up and teardown for events
• -Monitor, inspect, and operate fire alarm and sprinkler systems
• -Interior and exterior painting and staining, including surface preparation
• Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance (ditch digging, cement work, laying tar and asphalt, fence installation, etc.)
• Pickup and delivery of U.S. Mail and packages
• Perform tasks such as the off-season overhaul, repair and rebuilding of tools and equipment

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• 403b including 4% employer contribution
• 2 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days
• 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid days off for Summer and Winter breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• VLGS course participation with tuition assistance
• Flexible schedule potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees