Facilities Maintenance Technician

The starting pay rate for this hourly non-exempt position is $21.25/hr.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers a workplace with excellent medical benefits exceptional paid time off flexible scheduling friendly coworkers and a beautiful environment where the work takes you inside and outside across the 120 acre campus. The Gardens Facilities Maintenance Technicians are valued members of the Facilities Team who maintain repair and enhance the physical infrastructure and systems of this historic Garden Education and Research organization. This role ensures that the gardens facilities grounds and equipment operate efficiently and safely providing an exceptional experience for visitors and supporting the preservation of the gardens legacy.

Key Responsibilities

Accountability:

1. Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buildings greenhouses pathways lighting and other infrastructure.
2. Perform drywall tape bed texture and paint repairs.
3. Maintain tools equipment and inventory ensuring operational readiness and efficient use of resources.
4. Use the right personal protection equipment (PPE) and safe working practices.
5. Identify and address safety hazards and maintenance issues proactively.

People Management/Interactions:

1. Proactively collaborate with garden staff volunteers and contractors to support maintenance projects and special initiatives.
2. Foster a collaborative work environment encouraging communication and teamwork across all levels of staff.
3. Support cross-departmental needs while minimizing disruptions to Garden operations program activities such as classes and tours and guest experiences.

Communications:

1. Communicate daily with your manager regarding work progress challenges and priorities.
2. Report facility issues promptly and recommend solutions to maintain smooth operations.
3. Provide clear instructions and updates to staff and contractors regarding maintenance tasks and timelines.
4. Engage in all campus communication methods to stay informed and share information. This includes email MS Teams texts calls and newsletters. Communicate with others clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ensure understanding of oral and written instructions.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills Required

• Proficiency with drywall tape bed texture and paint repairs.
• Proficiency with maintenance tools equipment and machinery including troubleshooting and repair techniques.
• Basic understanding of historic preservation practices and their application in maintaining heritage structures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively

Additional Job Requirements

• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds climb ladders and work in varying weather conditions and terrains.
• Successfully pass a criminal background and MVR check.
• Willingness and availability to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Occasional evening and holiday work to support events or respond to emergencies.
• Valid drivers license.
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and workplace policies consistently.
• Basic computer and mobile phone app skills sufficient for benefits enrollment time reporting and electronic communication.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties it is every employees duty to know and model their performance and behavior by the FWBG Core Values: Respect Integrity Collaboration and Enthusiasm!

To Apply

Thank you for your interest! To learn more about working at FWBG visit our website at and click the link to view current job openings to apply online. Review of completed applications is ongoing. Qualified candidates whose skills and experience best match the needs of the position will be contacted for interviews. The anticipated start date for this position is July 7 2025