Buildings & General Service (BGS) at the State of Vermont has an opportunity with room for growth as a Custodian II within the Operations & Management Division. This position will be responsible for the daily custodial duties in state facilities at the Costello Court House in Burlington, as well as part of a team that performs these duties in other state facilities in the area. Travel between these facilities may be required and will utilize a state owned and/or a privately owned vehicle.
This position will work Monday through Friday, 12:00pm to 8:30pm. This position requires successful completion of multiple background checks and a valid driver's license.
This position is eligible for a sign-on and retention bonus of up to $1000! Only new hires employed by BGS as a BGS Custodian II 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, Custodian II (Job Requisition #54990), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Erik Kirwan at erik.kirwan@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Duties are performed during an assigned shift at one or more state owned or leased buildings. Cleaning work often involves addressing bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infections material. Incumbents must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Good physical condition and ability to climb ladders and lift weights of up to 50-lbs. is necessary. Overtime and evening work may be required.
One (1) year or more of building custodial work that includes floor maintenance tasks such as stripping and waxing floors and carpet extraction.
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One (1) year as a BGS Custodian I.
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:
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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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