Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

A private equestrian facility in the Arlington/Darrington area seeks a multi skilled maintenance technician with experience in repairs, trouble shooting, and general upkeep. An adaptable operations generalist to keep residential and farm buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and clean.  The ideal candidate takes pride in quality work, notices what needs attention, and follows projects through without close supervision. This person is dependable, practical, respectful, and comfortable moving between planned maintenance, unexpected repairs, and daily needs. A positive, service-minded attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed are essential.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will bring hands-on knowledge across basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical repairs, landscaping, and fencing. The ideal candidate also has solid construction skills such as carpentry, framing, drywall, siding, painting, and finish work. Responsibilities include maintaining buildings, barns, housing, guest facilities, gates, roads, and grounds; safely operating tractor, skid steer, chainsaws, mowers and landscaping equipment, tools, and vehicles with trailers.  The candidate may be involved in planning and completing projects from start to finish, including estimating costs, ordering materials, coordinating vendors, and ensuring each task is completed to a high standard. They will also support daily, weekly, and monthly chores, including gutter cleaning, mowing, pressure washing, leaf blowing, and some animal work such as bringing in, or turning out, sheep and chickens.

Qualifications

Applicants should have facilities maintenance, general construction, or related trade experience; a high school diploma or equivalent; a clean, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, insurability, and will be subject to a background check. Candidate must be able to perform physical labor, lift up to 50 pounds, work outdoors in varied weather, and safely operate tools and equipment. Bonus skills of interest include horse transport experience, equestrian knowledge, the ability to travel into Canada (e.g. passport or enhanced license), and a C.D.L.  

Position Details

This is a full-time, overtime-eligible position. Hours are generally Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with occasional weekend or holiday coverage, and with the possibility of being occasionally on call during unusual hours. The position reports to the General Manager. Pays $27–$ 32 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include medical, paid vacation and holidays.