Facilities Maintenance Technician

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
• Cook up appointments with outside contractors as assigned
• Use computerized maintenance management system to track and complete work orders
• Aid with lawn and yard maintenance and snow removal
• Aid 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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout sanctuary grounds.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting (up to 50 lbs regularly; team-lift heavier amounts regularly)
• Must be able to bend, lift, push, stoop, stretch, climb, and crawl and other strenuous physical activities
• Must be able to regularly perform job responsibilities work in a variety of weather conditions; the majority of work is done in outdoor setting that is not climate controlled

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to drive trucks with trailers preferred.
• 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
• Able 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

Benefits

• Full-time, non-exempt position
• This position is based at our Watkins Glen, New York, sanctuary.
• Some on-call shifts required
• Limited travel, including overnight trips, required
• Some weekend and holiday availability required
• Pay is $23-24/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Competitive benefits package, including 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