at City of Burlington HR in Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Description
General Purpose
This position is responsible for performing general business duties for BED which encompasses improving, maintaining,and repairing BED's buildings, grounds, automotive fleet, and mail processing activities and assist in stockroom activities.
Union
Affiliation
:
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Pay Grade 3:
$20.17 - $33.06 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:
Zero (0) days remote/week
Please note BED is looking to hire one Facilities Materials Specialist to join the team. Applications for
Facilities MaterialsSpecialist I
and
Facilities Materials Specialist II
will be considered to fill this opening.
Essential Job Functions
Buildings and Grounds
Performs building and ground maintenance, including, painting, lawn care, planting of shrubs, trees, and flowers,shoveling snow, and mowing at Pine Street, Gas Turbine and Winooski One Hydro and substations
Operates forklifts and plows and performs a variety of other labor-intensive duties.
Perform carpentry repairs on furniture and building structures, including but not limited to, doors, windows, locks,shelving units, etc. Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties, as necessary.
Sets up/tears down auditorium and Spark Space for various daily events.
Mail Processing
Process outgoing mail, including customer billing as necessary
Operate machines and equipment necessary to carry out the functions of the mailroom including, but not limitedto; folding machine, stuffing machine and postage meter, etc.
Handles Daily Payment Processing data, including but not limited to; cash and check payments, etc. that arebrought to the bank.
Opens the mail and drop box payments.
Process dead mail returned by the Post Office.
Stockroom
Assist in the exchange of rubber protective equipment, as per Section 20 of the BED Accident Prevention Manual.
Responsible for maintaining clear access to contaminated storage area per VOSHA requirements.
Responsible to see that the warehouses are locked and secure at all times.
Operate Forklift as required
Maintain inventory and garage bay areas, including, but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.
Running parts/supplies out to field personnel as needed
Assist with making inventory labels for incoming material.
Assist with duties related to preparing and shipping out items via Fed-x, UPS, and Freight.
Assist with disposal of salvage materials in proper manner.
Assist with receiving, unloading, and accounting for material purchased and supplied to BED
Assist in conducting weekly and annual inventory counts.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilitiesand work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professionaldevelopment.
High school diploma, Adult Education or equivalent.
Minimum One (1) year experience in building maintenance environment - preferred
Experience operating office machinery preferred.
Working knowledge of personal computers using the internet and Outlook
Knowledge of materials and equipment associated with an electric utility highly preferred.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Vermont driver's license required
Ability to operate a fork-lift, plow truck and related tools and equipment required.
Must be tactful, courteous, and able to get along well with co-workers and the public.
Must possess good communication skills, be able to follow oral and written directions, have the ability to prioritizemultiple tasks and how to solve problems.
Ability to work in various weather conditions required.
Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
Ability to work overtime as needed consistent with the provisions of the BED/IBEW Collective BargainingAgreement.
Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating adynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on thebasis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, genderidentity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information inemployment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growingdiversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are
only
accepted online
through our
Government Jobs
website.
Benefits
The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
Prescription Drug Coverage
Flexible Spending Programs
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
Pension Plan
Contributory Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Discounted Gym Memberships
Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
Local & National Store Discounts
Subsidized Transportation Options
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
For additional details please visit
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/HR/benefitsinformation
Employer
City of Burlington, Vermont
Address
149 Church St.
Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Phone
802-540-2505
Website
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov
Facilities Materials Specialist I Supplemental Questionnaire
*
QUESTION 1
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
*
QUESTION 2
Do you have a working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Outlook and internet applications?
Yes
No
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at
802-540-2505
or
careers@burlingtonvt.gov
.
