Title:  Custodian II

Overview

Buildings and General Services (BGS) at the State of Vermont is seeking candidates for the position of Custodian II. This position will be part of a team that will be taking care of daily cleaning duties of state owned or leased buildings and facilities in the Waterbury area. Duties include, but are not limited to: strip and wax floors, shampoo and perform carpet care, operate motorized floor care and/or ground care equipment, keeps inventory of supplies, notifies supervisor when repairs are needed, may perform grounds keeping, snow removal and recycling. Position will require successful completion of background checks and a valid driver's license.

 

This position will work 12pm to 8:30pm.

BGS is a diverse organization with over 340 employees serving state agencies and departments with State Government. BGS provides the facilities services required for all state agencies and departments to accomplish their missions. As part of the Operations and Maintenance Division, you will be an essential team member and part of the largest division in BGS. Please watch this brief video to learn more about working for BGS.

 

This position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $1000! Only new hires employed by BGS as a Custodian II in the location specified in this job posting are eligible for this bonus program. Please contact the hiring manager listed below for the full details of this program.

Who May Apply

This position, Custodian II (Job Requisition #46231), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Michael Demars at michael.demars@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed during an assigned shift at one or more state owned or leased buildings. Cleaning work often involves addressing bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infections material. Incumbents must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Good physical condition and ability to climb ladders and lift weights of up to 50-lbs. is necessary. Overtime and evening work may be required. 

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year or more of building custodial work that includes floor maintenance tasks such as stripping and waxing floors and carpet extraction.

OR

One (1) year as a BGS Custodian I.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this class require a valid driver’s license and own transportation for travel between work locations. 

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. 

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
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.