Temporary General Services Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Performs building and ground maintenance, including painting, lawn care, planting, shoveling snow, and mowing at various locations.
• Performs carpentry repairs on furniture and building structures, such as doors, windows, locks, and shelving units.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as needed.
• Sets up/tears down auditorium and Spark Space for various daily events.
• Processes outgoing mail, including customer billing.
• Operates machines and equipment necessary for the mailroom, such as folding machine, stuffing machine, and postage meter.
• Handles Daily Payment Processing data, including cash and check payments.
• Opens the mail and drop box payments.
• Processes dead mail returned by the Post Office.
• Aid in the exchange of rubber protective equipment.
• Maintain inventory and warehouse areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.
• Run 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 FedEx, UPS, and Freight.
• Assist with disposal of salvage materials in proper manner.
• Aid in receiving, unloading, and accounting for material purchased and supplied to BED.
• Aid 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 responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• 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 preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Vermont driver's license required.
• Ability to operate related tools and equipment required.
• Must be tactful, courteous, and able to get along well with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow oral and written directions, prioritize multiple tasks, and 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.