Parks Maintenance Technician (North Hero or Franklin,VT)

at State of Vermont in North Hero, Vermont, United States

Job Description

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.

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.