About the Role
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Building and home repairs
- Fencing
- Large farm equipment maintenance
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Electric
- Power tools
- Driving tractors
- Driving farm equipment
- Driving trucks with trailers
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Lawn and yard maintenance
- Snow removal
- Safety programs
- Animal movement
- Animal transport
Location
- Watkins Glen, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-call shifts required
- Limited travel, including overnight trips, required
- Weekend and holiday availability required
Experience Level
- Previous maintenance experience required
Salary/Compensations
- $23-24/hour
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- 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
About the Company
- Farm Sanctuary is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or age.
