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 with 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.
• Cook with Senior Manager, Site Operations on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full-time, non-exempt position.
• 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.