Title:  Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Temporary

Overview

Do you love the flexibility of working outside in the summer? The Southwest District of Vermont Buildings & General Services (BGS) is seeking a temporary Maintenance Worker to care for and maintain the Public Safety Training Academy in Pittsford, VT.

 

Summer seasonal employees will work with team members to maintain the buildings and grounds within the Academy complex. Job duties will include mowing and gardening, light maintenance of grounds equipment, assisting maintenance personnel with building projects and periodically completing basic preventative maintenance tasks. This temporary position is ever-changing and is a terrific way to learn more about a rewarding career in maintenance services with the State of Vermont. The ability to use mowing equipment (zero turn mowers, string trimmers, power broom, pruning equipment) is preferred but not required.

 

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3pm. However, there is some flexibility in the schedule and 40 hours per week is not required. This is an ideal position for someone looking to make some extra money over the summer and candidates 16 years old and up are encouraged to apply. We anticipate this position beginning in late May ending in September or as the season and schedules demand.

Who May Apply

This position, Maintenance Worker (Job Requisition #33761), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Rob Gallipo at rob.gallipo@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed indoors and outdoors under all types of weather conditions. Good physical condition and ability to lift weights of up to fifty pounds is necessary. Some positions require a driver's license to operate State-owned vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of vocational school. 

OR

Completion of eighth grade AND one (1) year of experience as a helper in building and/or maintenance repair.

Note: Certain positions require a valid driver's license.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this class may require a valid driver's license and/or own transportation for travel between work sites. A criminal record check and/or child abuse registry check may be required for some positions within this class based on the locations where duties are to be performed.

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.