Parks Maintenance Technician

Vermont State Parks has a rare opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Technician in the Northeast Kingdom. The successful candidate will be assigned primarily to Crystal Lake, Brighton, and Maidstone State Parks, as well as other State Park properties throughout the region. The Duty Station will be Guildhall, Island Pond, Barton, or Marshfield based on selected candidate's location.

This position needs a strong background in facility maintenance and skilled trades. Responsibilities include plumbing, carpentry and construction, structural maintenance, and the repair of park buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of park utility systems, including water and wastewater systems.

Additional duties include overseeing the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, tractors, and small-engine equipment assigned to the parks.

As part of a regional team of maintenance professionals, this position collaborates on larger capital improvement and maintenance projects during the off-season while also working independently to address the day-to-day operational needs of assigned parks.

The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Preference will be given to applicants with experience maintaining facilities in state, national, municipal, or community park settings.

This position, Parks Maintenance Technician (Job Requisition #55363), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more of work experience at or above an apprentice level in building construction, structural maintenance, or automotive, building, or machine repair.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND BOTH two (2) years or more of vocational training in building construction, structural maintenance, or automotive, building, or machine repair AND one (1) year or more of work experience at or above an apprentice level in building construction, structural maintenance, or automotive, building, or machine repair.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND BOTH two (2) years or more of work experience as a Park Ranger AND one (1) year or more of work experience at or above an apprentice level in building construction, structural maintenance, or automotive, building, or machine repair.

Positions in this class require a valid driver’s license.

Some positions in this class require a valid Vermont Boating Safety Education Certificate.

Positions in this class must acquire and maintain at least a 1B drinking water operator license within 6 months of hire.

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: 11 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.