Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Technician
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2351
- Description
Job: Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Technician
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal (May 4th to October 2nd)
Number of Positions: Two available positions. One position at 40 hours a week (FT) and one at 24 hours a week (PT).
Department: Maintenance & Recreation
Reports To: Building & Grounds Superintendent and/or Parks & Recreation Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Range: 18-20.50 an hour.
Date: March 2026
SUMMARY
This position has seasonal responsibility for the maintenance of the Town parks and other recreation facilities, as well as the responsibility to assist with the maintenance of other Town buildings and grounds and to assist as a laborer on various Town projects. The position includes the operation of power and mechanical equipment.
As a Town employee, you are expected to demonstrate commitment to excellence through positive behavior toward all quality initiatives and teamwork and to promote and conform to all quality standards. These include, but are not limited to, core values and customer service values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out their duties while representing the Town professionally at all times. You must ensure that the highest quality of customer service is provided to all delivery systems within your authority as you carry out the following:
1. Help maintain and clean Town parks, including restrooms, as needed.
2. Use power equipment to maintain various landscaped areas at parks and recreation facilities and assist with the same at other Town properties such as the Village Green, the Parade Ground, and the Village Center.
3. Help to prepare park areas for seasonal openings and close park areas at season's end.
4. Help with general repairs and preventive maintenance to Town buildings, facilities, equipment, and machinery as necessary.
5. Assist Town departments with various tasks as requested, including small construction projects, moving of books, etc.
6. Perform such other duties as the Department Head may require.
7. Take individual responsibility for working in a safe manner and adhering to the Town’s safety policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidates for this position must have:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. A valid driver’s license.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. Good organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work effectively and
ensure the completion of work.
5. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Initiative to identify, carry out, and complete necessary projects.
7. The ability to excel in a team-oriented, customer-driven environment.
8. The ability to be detail-oriented and quality-driven.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with
other staff and the general public.
10. The ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships.
11. An excellent past work record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Technician shall be able to:
1. Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
2. Frequently stand, occasionally walk; talk or hear; sit; bend; climb to a height of 40' and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
3. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
4. Use specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment varies and can be moderately loud when around equipment.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
A formal application and/or resume, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and job-related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The Town of Shelburne is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and a strong sense of belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Town of Shelburne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
Please submit a resume and contact Adam Backus in Human Resources at abackus@shelburnevt.org or by calling (802) 985-5121.
- Title
- Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Technician
- Application Deadline
- 04/29/2026
- Location
- Shelburne, VT
- Application URL
- https://www.shelburnevt.org/237/Human-Resources
Contact Information
- Name
- Backus, Adam
- Phone Number
- (802) 985-5111
- abackus@shelburnevt.org
- Best Method of Contact