Location: Burlington,VT, USA
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title CALS Dairy and Maple Support Technician Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary
The CALS Facilities Support Technician splits time between the Miller Research Educational Center (MREC) in Colchester, VT and Proctor Maple Research Center (PMRC) in Underhill, VT, supporting sugaring and farming operations and the College's triple mission (research, education and outreach). Work at each site under the functional supervision of each site's Facility Coordinator to perform tasks ranging from operating trucks, tractors and ATVs, and various hand tools used in farming and forestry. At MREC this position will primarily support the dairy operation by participating in feed and manure management. At PMRC this position will support the sugaring operations in the sugarhouses and woodlands.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
A High School Diploma, and four years of related experience. Due to the requirement for frequent self-direction and to perform repeated tasks in a particular specified manner following requirements are expected:
* A minimum of 2 years of experience operating equipment, with specific familiarity with tractors, skid steers, and utility vehicles.
* 1 year of forestry experience, including having had introductory instructional and safety training for basic forest maintenance and work in remote areas.
* 2 years experience assisting the operation of sugarhouse equipment and sapline tubing systems.
* 4 years experience handling and performing routine maintenance on heavy equipment.
2 years experience handling large animals.
Desirable Qualifications
Introductory chainsaw experience, use of GPS systems for mapping, working knowledge of MS Office applications.
Anticipated Pay Range $19 to $25 per hour Other Information
PMRC (January through May) Miller June through December
This position is expected to work increased hours during the maple sugaring seasons. Weekend and non-standard may be required during sugaring season (January through May).
This position is subject to a Post offer pre-employment physical screening.
This is a new position; the location assessment and timing may be adjusted based on the needs of the facilities. From January through May, this position will be housed out of the Proctor Maple Research Center in Underhill, VT. From June through December, this position will be housed at the Miller Educational Research Center in Colchester, VT. However, travel between the sites throughout the year is expected.
You must have reliable transportation to be able to travel between job sites, and able to travel in inclement weather.
Special Conditions Position located in different city, Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, Bargaining Unit Position - United Electrical Workers, A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UE ($18.25 minimum hourly rate)
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date 12/17/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No
Position Information
Position Title Fac Mgmt & Services OC2 N Posting Number S5454PO Department Plant & Animal Biology Fclty/51060 Position Number 00027414 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12
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