Military Maintenance Speciaist II - Limited Service

at State of Vermont in Jericho, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Military Department is looking for a Maintenence Specialist to work at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho.  You'll provide a wide range of maintenance duties in military facilities, as well as support operational maintenance of electrical, plumbing, HVACR, wastewater systems, live fire range and training facilities, maintenance of grounds, ramps, and taxiways, removing snow, debris, and vegetation.

You will also maintain and operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to commercial trucks with plows and wings, front end loaders, dozers, excavators, and ground equipment.  Work is performed on military facilities supported by the Vermont National Guard, with oversite from licensed or qualified personnel and the direction of the District Facilities Manager.

Work is performed at military facilities in Vermont. An incumbent often works near or with hazardous materials, including ammunition. Work requires entering confined spaces, removing snow on runways, and exposure to loud noises. An incumbent operates heavy equipment, and must obtain heavy equipment operation certification for tractors, loaders, excavators, forklifts etc. within first six months of employment. 

Since work is performed at a military installation, an incumbent must be eligible to obtain and hold a secret security clearance issued by the federal government. An incumbent must be able to climb ladders and lift equipment and materials weighing as much as fifty pounds. Work is performed in all kinds of weather. Some work outside of normal working hours may be required, including travel and overnight stay.