Building Operations Technician

Job Description

Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT seeks a full‑time Building Operations Technician to join our dedicated team. This role involves general maintenance work in BHA‑owned and managed properties, including building exteriors, common areas, apartments, building systems, fixtures, and grounds.

• Perform general maintenance work across BHA properties.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation, covering night and weekend emergencies.

• Minimum of two years of experience in general building maintenance or building trades.
• Proficiency in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, grounds keeping, and snow removal.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator license must be held at all times.

• Squatting, ascending and descending ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
• Working in small or confined spaces.
• Twisting and lifting up to 100 pounds, often repeating motions with wrists, fingers, and hands.
• Work in all environmental conditions.

• Detail oriented and efficient.
• Ability to work within time‑sensitive parameters and independently or as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to the needs of elderly, disabled, and very low‑income households.

BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. We are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories. Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Multilingualism is a plus.

Competitive salary of $22.00–$25.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Premium medical insurance with a health reimbursement account.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer, and critical illness insurance.
• 10% employer‑funded retirement plan and 457 retirement plan.

Generous time‑off policy: 12 days of paid time off and 12 days of sick time in the first year, 13 paid holidays, and 2 additional paid floating holidays.

• Job Type: Full‑time.
• Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour.
• Expected hours: no less than 40 per week.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, with on‑call, overtime, and year‑round work.
• Work setting and location: in‑person.

Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.