Temporary General Services Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Performs building and ground maintenance, including painting, lawn care, planting, shoveling snow, and mowing at various locations.
• Carries out carpentry repairs on furniture and building structures, such as doors, windows, locks, and shelving units.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties as needed.
• Sets up and tears down auditorium and Spark Space for various events.
• Processes outgoing mail, including customer billing.
• Operates mailroom equipment such as folding machines, stuffing machines, and postage meters.
• Handles daily payment processing, including cash and check payments.
• Opens mail and drop box payments.
• Processes dead mail returned by the Post Office.
• Affords assistance in the exchange of rubber protective equipment.
• Maintains clear access to contaminated storage areas according to VOSHA requirements.
• Maintains inventory and garage bay areas by sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.
• Runs parts/supplies out to field personnel as needed.
• Assists with making inventory labels for incoming material.
• Assists with duties related to preparing and shipping out items via FedEx, UPS, and Freight.
• Assists with disposing of salvage materials in a proper manner.
• Affords assistance in receiving, unloading, and accounting for material purchased and supplied to BED.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Must possess good communication skills, be able to follow oral and written directions, have the ability to 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.