(This position has been filled)

CVHS is seeking an organized and dedicated individual willing to roll up his/her sleeves and coordinate the maintenance of our facility in East Montpelier.  Candidates must be hard working, motivated team players committed to the well-being of companion animals.  A solid work ethic, excellent communication skills and a sense of humor are a must.

Position Description: Facilities Technician (Part Time)

Primary responsibilities are to ensure a clean, safe, and well maintained facility and grounds.

Grounds Keeping

• Maintain well-groomed lawns, gardens, runs, and yards
• Perform snow removal to ensure safety and access; spread sand/salt as needed
• Perform outdoor cleaning projects to maintain the presentation of the Adoption Center
• Maintain and repair walkways, driveway, parking area, fencing, decks, etc.
• Organize, service, maintain and repair all supplies necessary for grounds keeping

Interior Maintenance and Repair

• Regularly check supply levels; refill all dispensers, make order requests as needed
• Perform building maintenance and repair (with the exception of expert-level projects):
  • changing light bulbs
  • painting and touchup
  • refilling the water softener and changing filters
  • cleaning and maintaining all drains (dog wing/new cats/sinks, etc.)
  • changing filters and cleaning the heating and cooling systems
  • running the dehumidifier as needed
  • performing floor care

• Regularly clean and disinfect bathrooms
• All aspects of animal care (Including but not limited to feeding, medicating, restraining, cleaning, etc.) as needed
• Perform cleaning shifts and complete special cleaning and repair projects as needed

Other Position Duties

• Assist/supervise grounds keeping and maintenance volunteers and service providers
• Respond promptly to all repair requests; maintain a log of all repair requests, statuses, and outcomes
• Maintain a contact list for service providers, account numbers, and other important facilities information
• Maintain all non-technological equipment product guides and service information to be organized and accessible
• Maintain a log of service, inspections, etc., for shelter vehicles; ensure readiness and safety for use by scheduling or performing maintenance as needed
• Organize storage facilities and care for stored items
• Make requests for additional equipment, parts, or expert repair to appropriate persons
• Transport animals to and from appointments as needed
• Pick up supplies as needed from area merchants; ensure availability of fuels
• Other duties as assigned

Conditions and Requirements:

• Physically demanding position.  Specific activities and requirements to be addressed during hiring process.
• Reports to Adoption Center Manager
• Valid driver’s license required
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with basic tools and machinery operation and maintenance
• Part-time position, 20 hours per week.  Schedule 7:30 or 8 am to 12:30 or 1 pm, Tuesday through Friday.