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The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. We are a non-profit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households.
The Facilities Technician is a property-based position focused on the routine maintenance of buildings and structures and support for events and programming at Appleton Farms in Ipswich. The Facilities Technician is responsible for identifying resource care needs, completing maintenance tasks, and supporting visitor services infrastructure to ensure visitors have an enjoyable and safe experience at the property. Working both independently and with other staff and volunteers, the Facilities Technician preforms routine maintenance and completes projects to care for facilities, structures, landscapes, equipment, and other natural and cultural features as needed. The position is primarily hands-on with minimal administrative tasks. This role reports to the Stewardship Manager and works closely in support of other property staff.
Position Type: Year Round, Part-Time, 20hrs-25hrs a week
Pay Range: $25/hr - $33/hr
Property Maintenance:
Event & Program Support:
Administrative & Planning:
Certifications and/or Licenses:
Driver’s license, as well as satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving policy
Satisfactory criminal background check
Massachusetts Hoisting License – 2A (preferred) or willingness to obtain
OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (preferred) or willingness to obtain
CPR/First Aid & AED
Qualifications:
1-3 years of professional experience in property maintenance, landscaping, facilities management, a building trade, mechanics, or other experience related to the position.
Experience maintaining cultural/historic buildings and is a plus.
The ability to work independently, unsupervised, complete assigned tasks and projects, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks with a focus on detail orientated work
Basic computer skills and ability to keep good records, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and a commitment to achieving the goals of The Trustees.
This position performs tasks across a broad range of specialized disciplines, so a willingness to learn new skills both on own and under the guidance from specialist teams to meet the day to day demands of the job is a must
A commitment to be safety aware, to work safely at all times, and create a culture of safety.
High regard for teamwork, collegiality, customer service and visitor experience.
Strong collaboration skills across properties and with teams across the organization
Comfort level managing vendors and contractors to support buildings systems
Strong communicator who is comfortable with dotted line reporting
Comfort and ability representing the organization and the property to the public
Comfort working on extension ladders and staging
Mid-level carpentry, painting, and finish work skills
Basic HVAC, plumbing, electric, and other hands on skills
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity
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$50k-63k (estimate)
05/12/2024
07/11/2024
thetrustees.org
Boston, MA
500 - 1,000