Parks Maintenance Technician (North Hero or Franklin,VT)

Overview

The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation seeks a forward-thinking, positive-minded, maintenance professional with a background in skilled trades work. This dynamic position is responsible for maintaining multiple state parks within the northwest region of Vermont. Work typically involving construction, structural maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, and operation and maintenance of utilities such as water and wastewater systems. This position oversees maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, tractors, and small engine equipment at assigned parks. This position is part of a larger team of maintenance professionals and will often work together on larger projects in the offseason. An ideal candidate is flexible and works well both independently and in a collaborative environment. Preference for experience in state, national or community park facilities and maintenance.
This position will be based out of either the Knight Point State Park maintenance shop in North Hero, VT or the Lake Carmi State Park maintenance shop in Franklin, VT.

Who May Apply

This position Parks Maintenance Technician (North Hero or Franklin,VT) (Job Requisition #53929), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Christopher Tefft at christopher.tefft@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in shop and field settings both outdoors and inside buildings. Regular contact with members of the public is expected and must be able to respond in a calm and professional manner. Standing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and sitting for extended periods of time may be required. Work in all types of weather should be anticipated. Position requires possession of a valid driver's license. Some potential for physical injury may be present. Manual dexterity and strict adherence to safety precautions are needed to operate equipment and use tools. Some evening or overtime work may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special Requirements

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.

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 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

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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,