What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Union Mutual of Vermont Companies?
Facilities Technician
Union Mutual is seeking a full-time Facilities Technician to work as part of a professional and dynamic team environment. The successful candidate will live within reasonable driving distance of the Company's Montpelier, Vermont office.
The Facilities Technician is part of a team that is accountable for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the Home Office building in Montpelier, VT. This includes performing a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, including repairs, pro-active maintenance and cleaning activities, both inside and outside of the building. The Facilities Technician is also responsible for scheduling and overseeing the work performed by outside contractors such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc. The Facilities Technician also provides occasional support to other departments, including, but not limited to deliveries, pick-ups, mail tasks, and other duties as required.
This position will be required to be available for on-call hours including nights and weekends. This position frequently lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighing 50 lbs. This position also requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, including snow, rain, heat, and cold.
Qualifications:
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- High School education and related experience
- Valid VT driver’s license
- Strong mechanical skills including the ability to complete minor plumbing, heating and electrical repairs.
- Experience operating machinery such as snowblowers, lawn mower, etc.
- Excellent verbal, telephone, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- A professional, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Proficient in computer usage, including email communications and some software applications.
- Excellent listening and feedback skills.
- Ability to respond to urgent issues at the office in a rapid manner.
About us: Named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for eleven years running, Union Mutual has been providing quality property and casualty insurance products for over 150 years. Our employees are an integral part of our success as we strive to attract, challenge, and retain talented professionals. We are looking for ambitious, communicative and detail-oriented individuals who are comfortable working as part of an agile multidisciplinary team.
Our employment practices are in accord with the laws which prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
All of our locations are tobacco-free including in company vehicles.
