Support Services Technician, Bread Loaf

This position is shared between the Bread Loaf Campus and the Middlebury Main Campus. Approximate annual calendar is April through November at Bread Loaf and December through March at Middlebury's main campus.  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 $18.19-22.28 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. Moves large quantities of furniture at certain times of year within buildings and from building to building.   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.   Collects and removes all trash, recycling, and compost; ensures that spaces are outfitted with appropriate bins with signage to encourage effective sorting.   Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from team liaisons 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 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 have the ability to work independently and as a team with minimal direction from supervisor.   Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to obtain a Middlebury College drivers license.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions Physical abilities include: Frequent, lifting, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, walking and stair /ladder climbing required.  Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.  Good attendance is very important. 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 be available to work flexible shifts and overtime. Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of a regular or rotating work shift. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently. Other: Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Benefits As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski areas). 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 discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access). Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College 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 by following this web link: Or click see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Vermont or Monterey! 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.

Created: 2024-11-02