What are the responsibilities and job description for the BGS Institutional Custodian position at State of Vermont?
Buildings & General Services (BGS) at the State of Vermont has an exciting opportunity with room for growth as an Institutional Custodian.These positions are assigned to the new River Valley Therapeutic Residence in Essex. These positions will provide custodial and grounds maintenance for the new residential style facility located in a quiet country setting.
A valid driver's license and multiple background checks are required. This position will work 6am to 12:30pm, Sunday through Thursday.
The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) is a diverse organization with over 340 employees serving state agencies and department within State Government. BGS provides the facilities services required for all state agencies and departments to accomplish their missions. As part of the Operations and Maintenance Division you will be an essential team member and part of the largest division in BGS. Please watch this video to learn more about a career with BGS.
This position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $1000! Only new hires employed by BGS as a BGS Institutional Custodian in the location specified in this job posting are eligible for this bonus program. Please contact the hiring manager listed below for the full details of this program.
This position, BGS Institutional Custodian(Job Requisition #51500), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Thomas Pendris at thomas.pendris@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.
Duties are performed in a hospital or rehabilitation environment, including office, classroom, and patient care settings. Direct interaction with patients or residents may be extensive, leading to potential exposure to infectious disease or physical injury. Duties may, at times, extend beyond the normal daytime and work week hours. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Good physical condition and ability to climb ladders and lift heavy weights and equipment (up to 60 lbs.) is necessary. Some overtime may be required.
High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years or more experience of building custodial work that included floor maintenance tasks such as stripping and waxing floors and carpet extraction.
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Two (2) years as a BGS Custodian II.
Some positions in this class require a valid driver's license and own transportation for travel between work locations.
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
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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