BGS Utility Mechanic - Temporary

Department:
Buildings & General Services

Location:

Pittsford, VT, US

Position Type:
Temporary

Schedule Type:
Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $18.01

Maximum Salary: N/A

Buildings & General Service at the State of Vermont is seeking a BGS Utility Mechanic to be responsible for the maintenance of the grounds and grounds equipment at the Vermont State Police Academy and The Vermont State Fire Training Academy, both located in Pittsford. This position may also require assisting building mechanics with light building maintenance and assisting with some custodial duties.

Duties may include but not limited to:

• Mowing of lawns using lawn tractors, zero turn mowers, and push mowers.
• Using trimmers
• Using handheld lawn tools such as rakes, shovels, etc.
• Routine maintenance of lawn equipment
• Maintaining mulch/flower beds keeping them free of weeds
• Occasionally assisting building mechanics, specialist, and custodians with projects

This is a temporary position that will end on 9/19/26, but can end earlier if the applicant can no longer work for reasons such as returning to school. It is 40 hours a week Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 3:00. Minimum age for applicants is 16. Applicants must be able to pass a background check.

This position,
BGS Utility Mechanic - Temporary (Job Requisition #54906), 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.

Completion of a one year vocational/technical training program in building trades, mechanical repair, or closely related field.

OR

One (1) year or more in building repair and maintenance work.

OR

Two (2) years of building custodial work at an independent level that involves experience with equipment.

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.

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.