City of Burlington, VT

CSM Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

temporary employment

Job Description

The City of Burlington's Church Street Marketplace department manages the vibrant Church Street Marketplace District, known for its dynamic blend of retail shops, dining venues, entertainment, and public events. Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, this department is responsible for the maintenance, marketing, administration, capital improvements, and ensuring safety within the public right-of-way of the district. Each year, the Marketplace attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors who come to shop, dine, socialize, celebrate, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. As a key area of the city, the Church Street Marketplace is a bustling hub of activity that necessitates constant upkeep and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to work in all weather conditions
  • ability to work weekends
  • ability to work night and holiday shifts as needed
  • ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • ability to work without close supervision
  • ability to interact favorably with the general public, vendors, fee-payers and retail owners and staff
  • must be a flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to actively support city diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities
  • demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through ongoing trainings and professional development
  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • outdoor maintenance and general construction/trades experience preferred
  • ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • flexible team player that takes direction well, is safety conscious, customer-oriented, and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned
  • ability to work in all weather conditions
  • ability to work without close supervision
  • ability to interact favorably with the general public, vendors, fee-payers and retail owners and staff
  • ability to work weekends and night and holiday shifts as needed

Job Duties

  • Perform salting and snow removal during storms or urgent weather events
  • provide trash removal needs during high-impact periods including emptying and cleaning trash containers
  • prepare trash for removal by outside garbage contractors
  • assist with graffiti removal and report or address vandalism as directed
  • assure marketplace security by reporting unusual events to supervisor
  • perform tasks associated with set-up, breakdown, and operation of special events
  • clean and unplug catch basin drains as needed
  • ensure garden beds are kept clean and neat by removing debris and performing basic pruning and branch removal
  • interact favorably with the general public and all Marketplace users at all times

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location