Buildings & Landscape Facility Maintenance

Shelburne Farms•Shelburne, VT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products . We are seeking someone for this hands-on facilities maintenance role who is excited by the opportunity to support all aspects of operating a large, complex working educational campus that is open for community activities. Working with the Buildings and Landscape Manager, and grounds and facilities teams, you’ll perform diversified duties to support the farm’s education, visitor, and community programs, and troubleshoot, improve, repair, protect, and maintain campus facilities and equipment operations. An additional important function of this position is to serve as an on-site emergency response person.

Requirements

Relevant education and work experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, H.V.A.C., and building trades
Able to work independently as needed
Valid driver's license
Computer and internet proficiency to include Google Suite tools
Level head in stressful situations
Able to work longer weeks during peak demand periods and flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as a Journeyman Plumber, Electrical, or HVAC License are helpful but not required for this role.
You are excited to be part of the Shelburne Farms’ mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future and you understand how important your role is for advancing the Farm’s mission.
You can learn and navigate new technologies.
You will supervise seasonal staff, lead by doing and enjoy being part of a team working toward shared goals. You enjoy working with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
You are curious, a clear communicator, and feel comfortable sharing information without judgment and focusing on the opportunity to learn and engage. You also seek feedback from others to learn how you can better support those around you.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate set-up preparation and breakdown for Farm and community events, functions, and programs (program committee).
Weather monitoring, traffic management, parking, event set-up and take-down
Assist the Buildings and Landscape Manager and Shelburne Farms team with 24/7 coordination and support for day to day campus stewardship, operating systems, and services to advance the nonprofit’s mission and goals.
Provide emergency first response and support accident prevention, building and life safety, and security support for guests, residents, and staff
Serve as emergency on-site manager (working with emergency response coordinator)
Oversee surveillance systems
Support general farm operations
Winter road maintenance, snow removal from walkways, inn maintenance during open season, etc.
Serve as the buildings maintenance lead for certain campus facilities as designated by the Buildings and Landscape Manager.
Assist with planning and cost management of buildings and landscape maintenance.