Maintenance Associate 2

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc•Santa Barbara, CA

12h

About The Position

The Maintenance Associate 2 is part of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s Facilities team, reporting to the Facilities Manager. This position performs maintenance to the Garden’s buildings, hardscapes and equipment, and in doing so, helps provide a safe, functional, and beautiful place for our visitors, staff and volunteers. They work from a prioritized list of tasks created by the Facilities Manager, often working independently to complete maintenance tasks and repairs on schedule. Tasks range from routine maintenance such as changing water and air filters on a regular schedule, to small repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, drywall, painting, and minor electrical, to assisting with larger building renovations and upgrades. General knowledge of building & equipment maintenance and repair is a must. Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical is very desirable. Candidates must be able to understand projects that involve multiple complex steps and be able to independently move the project forward with minimal direction. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position that reports to the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

Work well with coworkers, cooperate in a team environment, and maintain professional interactions with Garden staff, visitors and volunteers
Able to work weekend shifts, as required
Able to manage time and work under pressure to meet deadlines and priorities
3 years' experience in building trades or related work (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
Must have valid California driver license and maintain an acceptable driving record
Must be capable of strenuous physical work including
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, lift and carry 75 lbs., bend, squat, and walk the Garden trails.
Tolerance of an outdoor work environment including exposure to outdoor environmental conditions, including extreme temperature fluctuations, rain, dust, allergens, poison oak, insects, small wild animals, and sun exposure

Responsibilities

Perform repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment, as directed by the Facilities Manager
Complete routine maintenance tasks on a regular schedule
Respond to requests for immediate assistance from staff as needed
Assist Facilities & Horticulture staff with larger projects and installations when planned
Manage mid-sized projects and installations, acting as the foreman on projects involving multiple staff
Assist in managing contractors brought in to work on larger repairs
Help direct volunteers who work alongside the Facilities team
Help set up and take down special events and educational displays
Assist the Maintenance Technician with minor repairs and maintenance of vehicles, golf carts, and other equipment.
Maintain organization of maintenance tools and supplies as part of routine operation
Monitor public restrooms on busy days and clean as needed
Assist the rest of the team in cleaning and maintaining the Garden’s composting toilet on a regular schedule
Help close the Garden at the end of the day on a rotating schedule
Regular 5-day shift must include one full weekend day