Title:  VVH Institutional Custodian

Overview

The Vermont Veterans’ Home (VVH) is seeking a dedicated Institutional Custodian to join our team. This role plays an essential part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents—Vermont’s Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents.

Depending on assignment, duties may include housekeeping and/or laundry responsibilities. Housekeeping includes mopping, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, and cleaning resident rooms and common areas. Laundry includes washing, sorting, folding, and delivering linens and personal clothing, as well as operating laundry equipment.

This position will work 6am to 2:30pm, which may include weekends and holiday shifts.

At VVH, we take pride in working together to fulfill America’s promise to care for those who have served. Our team provides clinical care and support services recognized as Best in Class for their compassionate, patient-centered approach. Every day, we strive to ensure our residents receive the dignity, respect, and quality of care they so rightfully deserve. For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site. 

Who May Apply

This position, VVH Institutional Custodian (Job Requisition #53622), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kimberly Telford at kimberly.telford@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

 Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans’ Home licensing requirements. Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and national criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks where applicable.  

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed during an assigned shift at the Vermont Veterans’ Home. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Good physical condition required. Considerable standing, walking, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects may be required. Weekend and evening hours may be required. 

Duties are performed in a nursing home environment, including office, common areas and patient care areas.  Direct interactions with patients may be extensive, leading to potential exposure to infectious disease or physical injury. Incumbents must be prepared to drive a vehicle in all types of weather.

Minimum Qualifications

No specific education or experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one (1) year of experience as a custodian or housekeeper in a health care or other institutional setting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.