Facilities Maintenance Technician

The role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs hands-on maintenance and repairs for buildings, fencing, roads, vehicles, and equipment. This role supports the Watkins Glen location.

What you will do

• Ensure facilities projects are completed for buildings, vehicles, equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, fencing, and construction
• Evaluate maintenance and project needs and implement approved improvements
• Maintain building and equipment safety standards
• Coordinate appointments with outside contractors
• Use computerized maintenance management system to track work orders
• Assist with lawn and yard maintenance and snow removal
• Assist with implementation of safety programs
• Submit farm project reports
• Participate in professional development and training colleagues
• Act as backup to assist with animal movement and transport

Required qualifications

• Experience with building and home repairs, fencing, large farm equipment maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, electric, etc.
• Experience with power tools
• Ability to drive tractors and other farm equipment
• Flexibility and aptitude as a self-starter
• Ability to multi-task while being highly detail-oriented
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff and outside contractors
• Reliable and dependable
• Team player
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting
• Previous maintenance experience required

Nice to have

• Ability to drive trucks with trailers

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

About the company

Farm Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.