We seek dedicated, caring, and well-rounded team-players for our openings. Pay and benefits at Spring Lake Ranch are competitive and many intangible rewards of working here include homemade meals (often sourced right from our gardens and pastures), access to pristine Spring Lake and hiking trails right outside your door, a whole host of friendly farm animals, and a community of collegial and supportive coworkers, all nestled in 700 acres of the beautiful Green Mountains.
Our administrative offices are home to an amazing staff of hard-working people.
Current Employment Opportunities
Program Coordinator
Facilities Technician
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Facilities Technician is a full time, hourly, non-exempt position. The individual in this role assists in various aspects of Spring Lake Ranch’s facilities maintenance including: plumbing, painting, new construction, remodeling, and building repairs.
BENEFITS:
Starting hourly rate is between $17-$19. Medical and dental insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation and time off, a 403(b) retirement match and company contribution, and company HSA contributions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meet with Facilities Manager individually and with other facilities team members to develop work plan: including project assignments, prioritization, and schedule; while maintaining flexibility to shift to another project if necessary.
- Complete projects and tasks as planned and agreed to with other team members and Facilities Manager,
- Complete projects in the following areas in a timely manner with proper job site cleanup:
- Interior and exterior painting
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Wood furnace operations
- Welding
- Snow plowing and sanding
- General repairs/installations
- Monthly equipment and safety checks.
- Routine building maintenance, inspections, cleanings
- Rutland Program maintenance assistance and support
- Facilities special projects
- Facilities emergencies and resident/client related maintenance support as needed
- Vehicle care
- Other areas as identified
- Able to operate equipment as needed, i.e., tractor.
- Make preparations and ensure follow-through for projects including:
- Planning
- Ordering supplies
- Attention to safety
- Tool maintenance
- Putting tools and supplies away
- Replacing stock as needed
- Participate in facilities on-call rotation for snow plowing/sanding and facilities emergencies.
- Respond as needed to emergencies; occasionally after hours and on weekends.
COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the SLR Mission, Vision and Core Values.
- Represent Spring Lake Ranch professionally and positively to others including: families, doctors, therapists, vendors, other providers, employers, volunteer contacts, friends, interns, volunteers, visitors, candidates, the general public, etc.
- Maintain respectful, therapeutic, and supportive relationships with Spring Lake Ranch residents and clients at all times.
- Maintain resident/client privacy by keeping personal information confidential in accordance with federal HIPAA legislation and Spring Lake Ranch policies and procedures.
- Attend weekly staff and department meetings and staff development opportunities, meeting the licensing training requirements for position.
- Other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Knowledge and experience in carpentry, plumbing, welding, and snow removal.
- Desire to be part of community supporting individuals with mental health and substance abuse challenges.
- Willingness/commitment to participate in and foster the therapeutic community milieu.
- Basic working knowledge of repairing and installing various building materials.
- Desire to work closely with others.
- Good teamwork skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexibility is A MUST; especially willingness to shift projects, time, focus, methods, or priorities as requested.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision/direction.
- Ability to complete physical work consisting of moderate (50 lbs.) lifting, carrying, etc. This position consists of a combination of sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking. Work is both indoor and outdoor during all seasons and weather conditions.
- Driver’s license and good driving record.
To apply:
- Click here to fill out our employment application, and send this with a cover letter indicating your interest and resume to Casey at caseyv@springlakeranch.org, or
- Mail the above materials to 1169 Spring Lake Road, Cuttingsville, VT 05738 or fax to (802) 492-3331.