VVH Part-Time Groundskeeper

Company: State of Vermont
Location: Bennington
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Overview
The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is seeking to hire part-time Groundskeepers in their Environmental Services Division.

These temporary positions involve semi-skilled work in maintaining, caring for, and improving the grounds and landscapes of the Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH). Duties include operating both electric- and gas-powered groundskeeping equipment, as well as using hand and power tools for planting, cultivating, and trimming. Groundskeepers also maintain and make minor repairs to equipment and tools as needed.

During the winter months, tasks include shoveling snow, sanding and salting sidewalks and pathways, and clearing entrances and exits. Groundskeepers may also assist with a variety of non-landscaping tasks such as painting, cleaning, sweeping, minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, as well as delivering supplies and providing general custodial services.

These positions will work 20 to 30 hours per week, depending on availability and weather conditions. These can be long-term temporary positions for the right candidates.

For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please .Who May Apply
This position, VVH Part-Time Groundskeeper (Job Requisition #52782), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Greg Krizan atgreg.krizan@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans' Home licensing requirements. Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and national criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks where applicable. Environmental Factors
Duties are performed at the Vermont Veterans' Home. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Good physical condition required. Considerable standing, walking, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects may be required. Weekend and evening hours may be required.Duties are performed in a nursing home environment, including office, common areas and patient care areas. Direct interactions with patients may be extensive, leading to potential exposure to infectious disease or physical injury. Incumbents must be prepared to drive a vehicle in all types of weather.Minimum Qualifications
No specific education or experience required.Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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