Facilities Maintenance Lead

The role

The Site Operations Specialist manages large projects and performs hands-on maintenance and repairs for buildings, vehicles, and equipment. This role ensures safe living environments for sanctuary residents on a 275-acre site.

What you will do

• Assess maintenance, repair, installation, construction, and site-improvement needs
• Develop project plans including scope, costs, materials, and timelines
• Research repair methods and qualified contractors
• Organize and complete approved projects with limited oversight
• Perform advanced maintenance and repairs for buildings, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, vehicles, and farm equipment
• Diagnose complex or recurring problems and recommend solutions
• Conduct preventive-maintenance inspections
• Maintain equipment, facility, service, and project records
• Perform work in accordance with safety procedures and manufacturer specifications
• Participate in assigned on-call coverage and respond to urgent needs

Required qualifications

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout sanctuary grounds
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
• Must be able to bend, lift, push, stoop, stretch, climb, and crawl
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions in an outdoor setting

Nice to have

• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced skills in multiple skill categories
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience working in construction, maintenance, repairs, fleet maintenance, and/or HVAC, plumbing or electrical
• Highly self-sufficient
• Professional demeanor and strong communicator
• Highly effective problem-solver
• Able to present project proposals and cost estimates
• Flexibility and aptitude as a self-starter
• Ability to work well independently
• Reliable and dependable
• Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) plan with 3% employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance
• Free access to the CALM meditation app
• Access to the Nivati wellness platform

Before you apply

• Stage 1: 30-minute virtual interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager
• Stage 3: Reference checks

About the company

Farm Sanctuary is an organization dedicated to rescuing and protecting farmed animals from cruelty. The Site Operations team ensures sanctuary residents have safe and healthy living environments.