Temporary Bread Loaf Watchperson

The Bread Loaf Watchperson patrols campus buildings, equipment, and facilities checking fire safety equipment, building security and building equipment. Serves as liaison between Bread Loaf campus and the Department of Public Safety.

This is a part time, non benefited hourly position. The hourly range for the position is $19.92 - $24.40 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Communication with Public Safety: Maintains ongoing contact with the Department of Public Safety via radio or phone and assists staff as needed, including reporting emergencies or hazardous situations.
• Campus Patrols: Conducts routine patrols of campus buildings and grounds, ensuring security and proper access by locking and unlocking facilities.
• Safety Equipment Monitoring: Checks sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers to ensure proper pressure and functionality.
• Incident Reporting: Identifies and reports building damage, safety concerns, and maintenance issues; completes written summaries of nightly activity.
• Facilities Maintenance Support: Assists with general facilities work such as snow removal, event setup and cleanup, truck loading/unloading, and debris cleanup.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works cooperatively with colleagues and accepts supervision and direction in a team environment.
• Safety and Conduct: Performs duties professionally and in accordance with college policies, emphasizing safety and responsibility.
• Additional Responsibilities: Carries out other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and uphold the college’s mission.

Requirements

• Education & Training: High school diploma preferred. On-the-job training is provided to learn appropriate procedures and policies.
• Experience: Previous experience in security/watchman position helpful but not required.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of general operation of campus alarm systems and maintenance/machine areas helpful. General knowledge of mechanical systems such as circuit breaker panels, compressors, sprinkler systems, heating systems and door hardware.

Other

• Must have driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record. Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must interact appropriately with customers and College community. Ability to work flexible shifts, overtime and holidays.
• Position requires long periods of walking, climbing stairs, standing, crouching and bending.
• Must be able to lift 10-25 lbs. numerous times each day and up to 50 lbs. on occasion.
• Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass background check.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.