Facilities Maintenance Lead

***Application Deadline: Open Until Filled***

Job Description: The Site Operations team is a crucial, valued part of Farm Sanctuary’s staff and is tasked not only with ensuring our Sanctuary residents have safe and healthy living environments on our 275-acre site, but also with maintaining all buildings, vehicles, and equipment for our staff, guests, and volunteers. The Site Operations Specialist plays an important leadership role on the sanctuary team, independently managing large projects and performing hands-on maintenance and repairs for buildings and equipment at our Watkins Glen location.

Responsibilities:

Project Lifecycle

• Independently assess assigned maintenance, repair, installation, construction, and site-improvement needs, including diagnosing the underlying problem and determining the desired outcome.
• Develop project plans that identify the recommended approach, scope of work, estimated costs, materials, labor, timeline, safety considerations, and need for contractor or additional staff support.
• Research repair methods, replacement options, materials, equipment, and qualified contractors as needed, and present recommendations to the Senior Manager, Site Operations for approval.
• Independently organize and complet