Military Maintenance Speciaist II - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Jericho, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.Who May ApplyThis position, Military Maintenance Speciaist II - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54121), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level I: 54117
Level II: 54121
Level III: 54122 If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected]
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Environmental FactorsWork 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in building construction, maintenance or a related field
• OR One (1) or more years as a Military Maintenance Specialist I
• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a secret security clearance issued by the federal government
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift equipment and materials weighing as much as fifty pounds
• Must obtain heavy equipment operation certification for tractors, loaders, excavators, forklifts etc. within first six months of employment
• Incumbents of this job may be required to have a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) issued, which is issued only upon passing a federal background check (Tier 1) including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required for assigned duties

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) or more years of work experience in building construction or maintenance
• Building Trades/Vocational Education
• Military experience
• Previous experience working on a military installation
• Possess a CDL License

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of maintenance duties in military facilities
• 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
• Maintain and operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to commercial trucks with plows and wings, front end loaders, dozers, excavators, and ground equipment.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees