Champlain College Hiring for Maintenance and Grounds Technician at Burlington Full Time

Maintenance and Grounds Technician

Job Description:

Champlain College is seeking a dedicated Maintenance and Grounds Technician to join our Facilities team. In this role, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Facilities-Ground and Grounds Supervisor to maintain the College’s lawns, landscaping, roads, and parking lots. You will also assist in overseeing student employees for snow removal and landscaping work, as well as support the Assistant Director of Facilities-Maintenance with general maintenance duties. Additionally, you will be part of the Facilities Team, providing assistance with furniture moving and other tasks as needed.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. Champlain College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Groundskeeping: Take an active role in maintaining the campus grounds, including tasks such as mowing, landscaping, gardening, leaf collection, and other grounds duties. This will involve working with student employees, ensuring their proper supervision, and providing guidance. You will be responsible for promoting safety, enforcing the use of appropriate gear, and ensuring the maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Snow Removal and Landscaping Oversight: Assist in overseeing student employees involved in snow removal and landscaping work. This includes coordinating their schedules, providing guidance on best practices, and ensuring the timely completion of tasks during inclement weather or landscaping projects.
• Maintenance Support: Collaborate to fulfill general maintenance needs across the campus. This will include preventative maintenance repairs, responding to work orders, and assisting with equipment maintenance.
• Furniture and Item Movement: Work as part of the Facilities Team to assist with the movement of furniture and other items within campus buildings. This may include setting up rooms for events, rearranging office spaces, and ensuring the safe transportation of heavy objects.
• Snow Clearing: During the winter months, the responsibilities will include helping to oversee the student employees in clearing snow around the campus during operational hours. Also responsible for assisting with winter snow emergencies outside of normal operating hours.
• On-call for emergencies related to the condition of the campus grounds and buildings.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of prior experience in groundskeeping, maintenance, or related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that require lifting, bending, and operating equipment for extended periods as well as endure exposure to extreme weather conditions in both the summer heating season and the winter snow removal season.

Additional Information:

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees. Please contact the People Center at 802.651.5800 with questions concerning the hiring process or future employment at Champlain College, or if auxiliary aids or services are needed to apply for employment at Champlain College.

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. Recognizing that diversity is both a reflection of our world and a source of rich education, Champlain strives to be diverse and inclusive in ways that reflect the world in which we live and work. All members of the Champlain community are valued as individuals.

Application Instructions:

Application materials must include a resume/CV and a letter of interest (Cover Letter) specifically addressing the desired qualifications. The College seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, teaching or research can contribute to the diversity, inclusivity and academic excellence of Champlain College. Please include information about how you would contribute to these efforts and help to further this goal in your letter of interest/cover letter.

EU Employee Data Protection Notice:

https://www.champlain.edu/privacy/eu-employee-data-protection-notice

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