Maintenance Clerk

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Join a team that keeps the heart of The Vermont Country Store running!\ Were looking for a Facilities Clerk to support our Facilities Team in maintaining our buildings in a safe, clean, and cost-effective mannerensuring everything runs smoothly and in compliance with OSHA, fire safety standards, Vermont Building Codes, and VCS policies and procedures. The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the companys image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazines Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. We're committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you. Location: This job is based out of our Operations Center at 401 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as necessary on material handling equipment, conveyors and building mechanical systems and/or equipment. - Be alert to possible safety and fire hazards, notifying appropriate VCS Management and contractors when necessary. - Become familiar with and help maintain building emergency systems, plumbing, electrical, fire, air compressors, security, sprinkler and safety equipment. - Knowledge of construction and finish-work including carpentry/framing, plumbing and painting. - Develop and maintain partnerships with current and perspective suppliers/vendors and contractors to ensure preventative and corrective maintenance that is cost effective and in the best interest of VCS and its employees. - Partner with Team Leader to schedule and perform weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance work - Support the Maintenance needs of off-site operations as necessary. - Provide technical knowledge to Management, insuring the most cost efficient and effective service contracts and negotiations. - Support DC staff and Management with any mechanical or technical support in a safe and timely fashion. - Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and/or seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. - Complete duties and responsibilities in compliance with company standards, policies, guidelines and values. - Valid Vermont State Drivers License with clean driving record. - Must be flexible with schedule and willing to adapt to business needs, including weekends and holiday hours on occasion. - Occasional after hours on-call maintenance response availability may be required. - Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be self-motivated to accomplish high-quality and timely work. - Attention to detail, accuracy and follow through are essential - Demonstrate flexibility in acceptance of assignments and direction. - Strong verbal and written c mmunication skills - Ability to read instructions/schematics and follow directions to accomplish various tasks as needed. - Ability to safely and properly use a variety of hand and power tools. - Able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. - Ability to safely operate equipment such as powered industrial trucks, pallet jacks, metal carts, etc. - Solid mathematical, logic and analytical skills - Ability to give regular communications in person, writing, by email and by phone. - Positive, team-oriented attitude and manner - Ability to prioritize and work in multi-discipline environment - Ability to travel as needed - Ability to interact with vendors and internal staff with a high level of professionalism PHYSICAL DEMANDS: All offers of employment are subject to a completion of a Physical Fitness for Duty test. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach above head and forward with hands and arms. Daily uses hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. Prolonged