BGS Institutional Maintenance Mechanic

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Final date to receive applications Date: 10/26/2026

Department:
Buildings & General Services

Location:

St Albans, VT, US

Position Type:
Permanent

Schedule Type:
Full Time

Minimum Salary: $23.75

Maximum Salary: $36.88

Buildings & General Services at the State of Vermont has an exciting opportunity with room for growth as a BGS Institutional Maintenance Mechanic. This position will be responsible for buildings, grounds, and utilities maintenance at the Northwest State Correctional Facility.

This position will work Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of multiple background checks.

Starting salary may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position,
BGS Institutional Maintenance Mechanic (Job Requisition #55910), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Duties are performed at institutional facilities that operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Contact with inmates can be anticipated. Incumbents may encounter harassment or hostile behavior and must be able to respond in a calm and professional manner. Must be able to climb ladders, lift weights up to 75 pounds, and work in cramped, wet, or poorly ventilated areas.

Plumbing repairs often entail exposure to raw sewage, for which protective clothing must be worn. Work in all types of weather should be anticipated. May require possession of a valid driver's license. Emergency response to calls outside of regular work hours can be expected. Some potential for physical injury may be present.

Completion of a trade program or technical school in electrical, HVAC or plumbing, or buildings related field.

OR

Three (3) or more years of experience in building construction, structural maintenance, or building repair and maintenance.

State licensure at or above the journeyman level in any trade area.

One (1) or more years of experience as a team lead or overseeing maintenance projects.

IMM Candidates must be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation applicable to the position. Stand-by coverage is required for long Holiday Weekends and Mechanics can expect after-hours call-ins.

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: 12 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

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.