Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Accountability: Facilities Maintenance Technician reports to the Facilities Director

Job Classification: Full-time hourly non-exempt benefit eligible

About: Daniel Stowe Conservancy inspires a love of nature and its beauty through unforgettable outdoor experiences. The nearly 400 acres of Stowe provide visitors with a chance to reconnect with nature in all seasons. The property welcomes guests to spectacular gardens a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids sparkling fountains nearly 6 miles of trails and a dog park.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep repair and maintenance of building systems irrigation systems wells and grounds. This includes performing routine inspections troubleshooting issues and executing preventative maintenance tasks. The role ensures that the facility and its surrounding grounds are operating efficiently and safely meeting all regulatory and organizational standards. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated handle multiple maintenance projects at the same time and work outside throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Understands the importance of each guest to Stowe and drives excellence to ensure an optimal experience in every way.
• Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical systems irrigation systems and wells to prevent equipment failure and ensure operational efficiency.
• Oversees the irrigation systems by installing repairing and maintaining the overall systems including pumps pipes valves fountains and controllers. Ensures that systems are functioning properly and that water usage is optimized.
• Monitors and maintains the well systems ensuring water quality and pressure meet operational needs. Performs regular inspections and repairs as needed.
• Assists with groundskeeping duties including mowing trimming landscaping and general upkeep of outdoor areas to ensure a well-maintained appearance.
• Diagnoses and repairs issues with building systems including lighting heating cooling plumbing electrical systems irrigation systems fountain systems and wells.
• Conducts regular inspections of the facility irrigation systems wells and grounds to identify and address any safety or maintenance issues.
• Responds promptly to maintenance requests and work orders ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Adheres to safety regulations and protocols ensuring that all work is performed in a safe and compliant manner.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities including repairs inspections and inventory of tools and supplies.
• Manages the inventory and maintenance of tools equipment and supplies necessary for facility upkeep including irrigation well and groundskeeping equipment.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations during and after regular hours as needed.
• Works closely with other team members departments and external contractors to ensure the efficient operation of the facility and related systems.
• Exemplifies Stowes Mission Statement and supports staff departments and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision fulfill our mission and abide by our values.

• Exhibits a passion for the mission of Daniel Stowe Conservancy.
• Successfully pass a standard background review.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license.
• Able to work some nights weekends and holidays as well as available for on-call duties as required.
• Must be willing to serve all guests equally regardless of their race color religion national origin age gender marital status disability veteran status genetic information gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• - Must be able to perform the physical requirements of programs at the most rigorous level.
• - May experience exposure to extended periods of sun rain cold temperatures wind water and potentially uneven terrain that may contain trip hazards.
• - Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a variety of environments keeping safety in mind at all times.
• - Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• - Regular walking lifting twisting crawling pushing and pulling grasping
• - Frequent sitting standing squatting kneeling
• The role may require working in varying environments including outdoor and indoor settings and may involve exposure to hazardous materials or conditions.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related field with specific experience in irrigation systems construction work wells and groundskeeping preferred.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing HVAC plumbing electrical mechanical irrigation well and groundskeeping systems.
• Relevant certifications in HVAC electrical plumbing irrigation systems or groundskeeping are preferred.
• Strong understanding of building systems blueprints safety codes irrigation systems well operations and groundskeeping practices.
• Ability to diagnose problems identify solutions and implement repairs quickly and effectively.
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.