The Job Title Facilities Coordinator

Reports to Executive Director

FLSA Status Part or Full time/Hourly Employee

About Connolly Ranch Education Center:

Connolly Ranch Education Center based in Napa, California is a nationally recognized leader in farm-based
education, instilling a deep respect for the environment, a strong understanding of farming and sustainability,
and a love for the natural world. At Connolly Ranch, kids and families learn about farm life, the role of animals,
ecology, sustainability, and an appreciation for nature. We teach organic gardening, the sources and benefits
of healthy foods and knowledge of how nature works to sustain us. Connolly Ranch supports a diverse
community with more than 10,000 people visiting each year through field trips, family classes, events, early
childhood and grade school programs, high school internships, seasonal camps and open farm days.

Position Overview:
The Facilities Coordinator position is part of the Connolly Ranch Education Center farm and facilities team and
reports directly to the Executive Directors. The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the overall day-to-day
upkeep and ongoing maintenance of the buildings and structures and outdoor classrooms that includes the
farm, garden and greenhouse and wildspaces.

Primary Responsibilities:
Facilities Maintain and improve the ranch facilities and utility systems in a safe, functional and attractive manner

systems, plumbing, electrical, waste management and disposal systems including trash, recycling, and
green waste.

• Maintain well and city water systems within the property, including sampling in accordance with County

• Responsible for all fire safety and abatement activities, including meeting County deadlines, and keeping

• Serves as a project lead and coordinator on major infrastructure upgrades and construction projects (i.e.

• Follow and update as needed the facilities work plan and schedule.
• Address and make needed repairs to deferred maintenance on the property.
• Coordinate volunteers, student interns, and staff on facility projects and daily chores.

• Responsible for submitting all supply and material orders needed for maintenance.
• Setup and breakdown structures and areas for community and fundraising events.
• Support the implementation of our carbon reduction plan.

• Ensure all animal housing and enclosures are clean, safe and maintained for educational program

• Coordinate with the Lead Farm & Garden Educator to:
• Maintain and repair animal housing, fences, pens and enclosures.
• Maintain and repair garden beds, hose bibs, irrigation and hand washing stations.
• Assist with animal feeding at least three days a week and occasionally on weekday evenings or

• Ensure the outdoor classrooms are prepared for daily programs and special events as needed.
• Maintain the farm-to-table outdoor kitchen.
• Preserve wildspaces and hiking trails in a safe manner conducive to outdoor education and seasonal

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma and 5-years demonstrated experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other

Skills and Qualifications

• Commitment to Connolly Ranch’s mission, environmental education and sustainable farming.
• Skilled carpenter with the ability to plan out and complete projects.
• A highly motivated and independent worker who has the ability to take direction as well as to

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in all-weather elements.

• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds