Support Services Technician

This position provides support to various work groups within the Operations Department to assist with carrying out the departments work in a nimble, efficient, and streamlined manner. Work groups/tasks include: custodial, waste management, landscape services, mail center, event support, moving and delivery, and dining. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $18.81 - $22.37 per hour. Core Responsibilities: Operates and maintains Institutional equipment to complete assigned tasks in an efficient and safe manner in order to support campus operations including event support and maintaining/restoring institutional assets on a day to day basis as well as periodic restoration projects. Cleans, maintains, and disinfects all interior and exterior components of college facilities including contents. Provides moving and delivery service, organizes warehousing and monitors all campus storage. Moves and resets furniture on routine basis for new or normal set ups, including for events based on provided diagrams and instructions. Follows established protocols and provided training to effectively and safely clean up substances potentially containing bloodborne pathogens. Maintenance and care of campus grounds. Tasks including but not limited to: mowing, trimming, weeding, watering, mulching, and snow removal duties. Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from team liaison and supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned to assist the department in obtaining and maintaining its mission. Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established departmental practices and procedures. Requirements Demonstrates professional communication skills with ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with supervisors, fellow workers, students, and the rest of College community and supply/equipment vendors. Ability to develop and follow a schedule and demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be able to read and accurately interpret floor plans and accurately execute event diagrams and associated written instructions. High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years experience in custodial, floor care, maintenance trades and associated equipment operation preferred. Minimum of 3 years driving experience required with a preference for experience driving large vans and/or box trucks. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and as a team with minimal direction from supervisor. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical abilities include: frequent, lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, walking, reaching overhead and stair /ladder climbing required. Work is performed in multiple different buildings on a daily basis requiring the need to move between buildings through out the shift in various forms of weather. Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength. Must be available to work flexible shifts and overtime. Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of a regular or rotating work shift. Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and be able to respond to a high volume of requests. Other: An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references. Benefits As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including: MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges. Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College’s Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center. Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees. A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA! Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr