Facilities Specialist

At our family-owned company, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Facilities Specialist who takes pride in creating safe, clean, and efficient work environments. If you enjoy solving problems, leading others, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we'd love to meet you.

What you bring to the Team

• 3-5 years of facilities, building maintenance, or property management experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Knowledig of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.

What You'll Do

• Supervise day-to-day facility operations including maintenance, repairs, and building upkeep.
• Monitor building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance staff and facility technicians.
• Ensure timely response to facility issues and repair requests.
• Work with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and work orders.
• Report facility issues, maintenance costs, and operational updates to management.

What You'll Love About The Vermont Country Store

• A team-oriented culture filled with truly "good" people
• An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner
• Onsite fitness facilities
• We offer a generous employee discount
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness.
• Potential for quarterly bonus
• Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions

Who We Are

The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton family-owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. In contrast to the company's image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazine's Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. We're committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within, and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you don't check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.