Facilities Maintenance Technician
Farm Sanctuary•Watkins Glen, NY
•$23 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
The Facilities Maintenance Technician plays an important role on the Sanctuary team, performing hands-on maintenance and repairs for all buildings, fencing, roads, vehicles, and equipment at our Watkins Glen location. The Site Operations Technician reports to the Senior Manager, Site Operations.
Requirements
- Ability to perform hands-on work, including experience with building and home repairs, fencing, large farm equipment maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electric, etc.
- Experience with power tools required.
- Ability to drive tractors and other farm equipment.
- Flexibility and aptitude as a self-starter; ability to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented
- Ability to work well independently, while maintaining appropriate communication with supervisor
- Ability to communicate professionally with staff and outside contractors
- Reliable and dependable, with flexibility and willingness to adjust schedule when needed
- Team player; able to work well with a variety of people
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting
- Previous maintenance experience required
- Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
- Familiarity and commitment to equity, social justice, and Farm Sanctuary’s mission
Nice To Haves
- Ability to drive trucks with trailers preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with Site Operations team to ensure that facilities projects are successfully completed in the following areas: Building and Home Maintenance, Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance, Plumbing, electrical and HVAC system maintenance, Fencing and gates, Supply Orders, Construction Projects
- Evaluate maintenance and project needs, coordinating research as needed and implementing improvements/changes as approved by Site Operations Manager
- Maintain building and equipment safety standards as determined by the organization
- Coordinate appointments with outside contractors as assigned
- Use computerized maintenance management system to track and complete work orders
- Assist with lawn and yard maintenance and snow removal
- Assist with implementation of safety programs as assigned
- Submit farm project reports as requested
- Participate in professional development opportunities, including expanding knowledge and skills as well as sharing expertise to support the training and development of colleagues
- Act as backup to assist with animal movement and transport if needed
- Coordinate with Senior Manager, Site Operations on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- generous paid time off
- health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 403(b) plan
- flexible spending accounts
- long-term disability insurance
- free access to CALM meditation app
- access to the Nivati wellness platform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
