Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

At The Dawes Arboretum, we value incredible people with incredible skills!

We are actively recruiting a Facilities Technician to join our team and play an essential role in maintaining the buildings, facilities, and infrastructure that support our Arboretum's daily operations. This is an opportunity to put your hands-on skills to work in a unique environment where your contributions help ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for our staff and visitors.

As a Facilities Technician, you'll assist with the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of buildings, equipment, and facility systems throughout the Arboretum. From general repairs and preventative maintenance to troubleshooting mechanical, plumbing, and electrical issues, every day brings a variety of projects and opportunities to make a difference in keeping our facilities running smoothly.

We're looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who enjoy hands-on work, take pride in solving problems, and appreciate being part of a team dedicated to caring for a truly special place. Whether you bring years of building maintenance experience or have a strong mechanical aptitude and are eager to expand your skills, we invite you to consider joining us.

This is an essential position which may require work during emergencies and/or outside normal work hours. The Grounds Technician role is a full-time, year-round position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing preventative maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical, water chlorination and other installed systems.
• Troubleshoot facility issues, manage remediation and protect against future issues.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure compliance to city, county and state ordinances and codes.
• Monitor the level and quality of services performed by outside contractors in accordance with all lease agreements, service contracts and warranties.
• Comply with general and position-specific safety regulations and procedures. Identify, correct and/or report safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or general education degree (GED). Completion of a private, military or trade school training program preferred.
• Four (4) years of proven verifiable assignment-related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) for effective interactions.
• Computer proficiency in general computer knowledge and facilities software.
• Organized, detail oriented, self-motivated multi-tasker who is able to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, plumbing and other building diagrams.
• Working knowledge of building systems and maintenance functions, including but not limited to, HVAC, mechanical/electrical, carpentry, plumbing and basic construction.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl in tight spaces as necessary, and carry, push, and pull items weighing up to and including 50 lbs.

Why You Will Love Working Here

At The Arboretum, you will find more than a job; you will find a place where your work makes a meaningful difference every day. You will join a collaborative team that values integrity, respect, continuous learning, and genuine care for one another. Your ideas will be welcomed, your contributions will be recognized, and your work will directly support an organization dedicated to inspiring curiosity, advancing conservation, fostering scientific research, and connecting people with the natural world.

If you are looking for a role when you can truly make an impact, this is it! You will find a mission worth supporting, colleagues who are passionate about their work, and an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on an organization that values people as much as purpose. Come help us cultivate a workplace where our people and our mission continue to grow!

This is a non-exempt, full-time year-round role offering an hourly rate of $21.00 - $23.50