Farm sanctuary
Intern
Overview
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.
About Farm sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary is a non-profit organization committed to animal protection, rescue, and advocacy, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace rooted in values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom.
Requirements & Eligibility
- 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
- 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
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Site Operations team to ensure that facilities projects are successfully completed in building and home maintenance, vehicle and equipment maintenance, plumbing, electrical and HVAC system maintenance, fencing and gates, supply orders, and
- 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
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