Facilities Associate

Conservation Corps North Bay•Novato, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Conservation Corps North Bay’s mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community. We achieve our mission by: Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership. Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas. Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth. Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters. SUMMARY The Facilities Associate is responsible for supporting the maintenance, safety, and functionality of CCNB facilities. This role, under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, helps ensure that workspaces, equipment, and grounds are maintained in a safe, organized, and operational condition for staff and corpsmembers. The Facilities Associate performs routine inspections, conducts repairs and maintenance, and coordinates with staff and vendors to address facility needs.

Requirements

Passion for helping young adults and the environment
Ability to repair small engines
Knowledge of the use and safety of hand and power tools
Ability to speak conversational English
Highly organized and independent
Possess a strong service ethic and be able to instill this ethic into team members
Ability to do strenuous work in adverse weather conditions
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and mediate disputes in a constructive manner
Standard First Aid and CPR certification – current or acquire in first 3 months
Clean DMV record, with ability to pass CCNB’s driving exam
GED certificate or high school diploma is required
Required OSHA 10 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Valid CA Driver's License
First Aid/CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in supervising and training youth
Spanish proficiency highly preferred
Desire to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
Associate's degree or vocational training in natural resource management, mechanics, construction, or related field is preferred
Experience serving and volunteering in the community is preferred
Conversational Spanish language skills is a plus, but not required
Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) – Landscape Maintenance Category
Experience with safe herbicide application and pesticide label compliance

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections of CCNB facilities and report safety concerns or repair needs to leadership
Perform general repair and maintenance related to CCNB facilities
Perform minor maintenance services and repairs in areas including plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical systems, HVAC, and general cleaning
Maintain landscaping and exterior areas as required
Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in a safe and organized manner
Develop and maintain effective, friendly, and professional working relationships with staff, corpsmembers, and vendors
Coordinate with outside service providers when specialized maintenance or repairs are required
Support general facility upkeep to ensure safe and functional work environments
Other duties as assigned