Building Maintenance & Custodian

Spectrum Youth and Family Services; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HRA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid health leave

Job summary

Spectrum Youth and Family Services is seeking a Building Maintenance & Custodian in Burlington, VT. This full-time, nonexempt role covers daily cleaning across multiple downtown locations, with weekly deep cleaning and routine maintenance duties.

The position includes moving furniture, lighting replacement, painting, and coordinating with external vendors. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm, with a robust benefits package and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general construction or minor repairs & maintenance.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and 80 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. regularly and 80 lbs. occasionally.
• Flexibility to work across multiple Burlington locations.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning at multiple Burlington locations (vacuuming, trash, surfaces, mopping, bathrooms, offices).
• Weekly extended cleaning at several sites.
• Maintenance tasks including painting and basic repairs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for larger projects.
• Move small furniture and assist with deliveries between sites.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Communication

Time management

Diversity awareness

Job description

The Building Maintenance & Custodian is responsible for performing daily cleaning and basic maintenance & repairs across several locations. Daily cleaning is expected to represent approximately half of this position. Weekly cleaning and additional “deep cleaning” are also required at other Burlington locations. More locations may be added in the future. General maintenance will include basic maintenance such as moving small furniture or items up to 50 lbs., replacing lighting, painting, minimal maintenance/building exterior maintenance, maintaining fixtures, consulting with building/maintenance items, and coordination with outside vendors on larger projects. This is a full-time nonexempt position consisting of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, pays$23.00 - $25.00 per hour, and is eligible for a robust benefits package including health, HRA, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, accruedvacation, accrued health leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Custodial
• Daily cleaning at the Burlington Drop-in, Pearl Street Residence, The Landing and The Nightly Shelter. Included but not limited to vacuuming, trash, surface cleaning, mopping, bathrooms, and offices.
• Weekly extended cleaning at the Burlington Drop-in, Pearl Street Residence, and the Landing
• Two times per week cleaning at other Burlington properties
• Take a proactive approach to the cleanliness and appearance of all Spectrum properties and spaces
• Custodial duties expected to be approximately 20 hours per week
• Maintenance
• Perform basic maintenance & repairs to Spectrum property, spaces, furniture, or on behalf of staff
• Tasks will include but are not limited to:
• Maintaining and prioritizing staff maintenance request
• Painting
• General building maintenance
• Delivery of packages & furniture between locations
• Coordination with outside vendors on larger building or maintenance projects

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in general construction or minor repairs & maintenance
• A valid driver’s license

Additional Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational, record-keeping and fiscal monitoring skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize work and manage time to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, push/pull, and lift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and 80 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. regularly and 80 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to actively support diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts by participating in ongoing training and professional development.

General fast-paced environment. This position frequently works independently. The position requires standing a large portion of the day, standing, and frequently walking and/or driving between locations in downtown Burlington.