ACCT held its Annual Meeting on April 17th, which included the announcement of our 2017 annual report.  Additionally, the Board voted to elect new and continuing members.  We are very pleased to welcome new Board member John Barstow to the ACCT family.  We also have an opening for a new resident Board member; interested residents may send a letter of interest to ACCT at PO Box 311, Vergennes, VT 05491, or via www.addisontrust.org/contact.  

The updated Board list is available at http://www.addisontrust.org/who-we-are.html, and the 2017 annual report is available for download at www.addisontrust.org/annual-report.

ACCT's annual meeting will be held at Vergennes Opera House at 4pm on April 17.  The agenda is now posted at www.addisontrust.org/Annual-Meeting. 

Addison County Community Trust is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for our affordable residential properties in Middlebury and Vergennes.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• The Maintenance Technician will perform all routine maintenance and repairs under the supervision of the Director of Property Management (DPM).
• Additionally, this individual will keep maintenance and repair records of their activities using a computerized work order and time management system to permit the Management Team to determine that his/her property maintenance goals are being met and his/her efficiency of operations is being maintained.
• This position requires availability take calls for after-hour emergency response.

  
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs at ACCT-managed buildings and sites. This will involve, but is not limited to, carpentry, minor plumbing, drywall repair, painting, hardware, cleaning, and snow shoveling.
• Assist DPM with site-related visits such as obtaining certificates of occupancy.
• Use computerized work order system to document and track progress and work completed.  Work within budget to cover repair and maintenance expenses. 
• Carry cell-phone to facilitate communication during day, and address emergencies after hours when on-call.
• Complete other responsibilities as appropriate and as assigned by the DPM

 
Terms of Employment:
 
This Maintenance Technician position is full-time and hourly including health insurance, vacation, sick, personal and holidays.  The position has a Non-Exempt status. This position requires routine after-hours availability.   An individual in this position is hired and supervised by the DPM
 
 
Attributes Required:

• Self Starter:  Must be able to work independently in an environment of significant responsibility, autonomy, and competing priorities.  Must define tasks and their priorities.  Efficient use of time, organization and attention to detail are essential. 
• Pride in Work/Personal Accountability:  Must be self-motivated to accomplish high quality and timely work.  High standards of craftsmanship and professionalism should be innate.  Individual must be receptive to measurement and being held accountable to operating benchmarks.
• Communicator:  Must be effective at verbal communication and comfortable interacting with a broad array of parties whose interests sometimes differ and conflict.  Sensitivity to audience, clarity, brevity and ability to articulate what is needed are necessary. 
  
• Respect and compassion for the people we serve are paramount.

 
Skills Required:

• Mechanical Skills:  Experience with construction essential; Property maintenance experience is desirable.  Good problem solving/diagnostic skills. Possess the experience and have the physical ability is necessary move appliances & lift up to 100Ibs up or down stairs
• Technical skills:  Must have basic computer skills to be able to use company databases to monitor and document field work and recording of time.  Must be comfortable with office equipment (including copier, fax, computers, etc.).

 
PRIOR EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
 
High school diploma or equivalent necessary.  On-the-job experience with construction and/or property maintenance.  Must have own truck or other vehicle suitable to construction activity, valid driver’s license, and provide certificate of auto insurance.  Must own and use own hand tools.
 

Cover letter & resume to: PO Box 156 Vergennes, VT 05491 or email Colby. Equal Opportunity Employer.