Facility Manager

Facility Manager

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

– Job Description –

Position Title: Facilities Manager Reports to: Program Director

Classification: Part Time/ Non-Exempt Hours: 20-30/week

Responsibilities: Responsible for the general upkeep of the facility; overall management of CTRC's buildings and pastures; machinery upkeep; organizing and supervising facility work crew projects; and working to secure pertinent donations of materials and/or expertise. This position operates tractor (and attachments), dump truck, gator, truck and blade, and hand tools. This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds and work outside in all weather conditions.

Job Duties:

Farming/Pasture Management:

• Implement and maintain a pasture management plan including harrowing, mowing and compost spreading
• With input from Barn Manager and program staff, repair fences and gates and inspect pastures to ensure safety of horses, participants, volunteers and staff
• Erect new fences as necessary and maintain fencing by providing repairs and regular inspection.
• Oversee and implement all aspects of irrigation including laying pipe, developing water flow and gate rotation schedule, calling for water, and providing back up assistance for regulating flow gates
• Remove manure from collection pile to compost pile and spread to fertilize pastures as necessary
• Mow and/ or remove weeds along fence lines, outdoor arena and observation area, driveway, parking area, pastures and paddocks
• Spray weeds on property as necessary

Building and Equipment Management:

• Maintain driveway and parking areas
• Plow driveway and parking lot and shovel entranceways on workdays, including farmhouse entrances. Keep shed rows and walkways accessible on snow days, according to established timeline and priorities.
• Maintain and provide needed repairs to motorized equipment, or make arrangements for such repairs
• Maintain and provide needed repairs to equine waterers, washer/dryer, well pump, pressure tank, heating/cooling system, major plumbing, electrical systems and activation/ deactivation/maintenance of lawn sprinkler system – or make arrangements for such repairs
• Ensure the mechanical lift and all related equipment is safe and in good repair; schedule annual maintenance and maintain documentation
• Ensure vehicles are filled with gas and fully operational. Continually ensure gas cans are filled.
• Ensure horse trailer is maintained, scheduling regular maintenance and maintaining documentation
• Maintain structural well-being of all buildings and keep in good repair
• Water arenas as necessary to keep dust to a minimum
• Harrow indoor arena daily for classes and outdoor arenas as necessary
• Maintain sensory trail, harrow and add sand as necessary
• Exterminate/remove rodents and insects where possible safety or sanitary hazard
• Work with program staff to ensure that bathrooms are clean and stocked; toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and other supplies as needed in both buildings
• Ensure lighting is all operational and replace bulbs where/ when needed
• Clean the arena windows that face the observation area (when no one is in arena)
• Ensure fire extinguisher are professionally serviced annually and maintain documentation
• Provide annual inspection of all fire alarms (building, ranch house, caretaker
• Ensure throughout facility appropriate and well-maintained signage for volunteers and the public
• Supervise work groups that come to the farm for one-time service events
• Oversee community service workers in accordance with Program Operations Manual

Administrative:

• Supervisor must approve all expenditures
• Train/maintain training log of all approved staff and Facility Team volunteers on equipment pertinent to their roles
• Organize/oversee approved Facility Team volunteers, work crews and community service workers to help with facility management projects
• Maintain up to date records of preventative maintenance and repairs on all facility equipment
• Maintain all building and equipment keys and logs
• Assist in planning and implementing special events, as related to facilities/farming issues
• Responsible for keeping up to date on inter-CTRC communications (e.g. attending Staff meetings)

Personal and Professional Attributes:

• Represent CTRC in a positive and professional manner.

• Maintain safety as CTRC's paramount concern. Place safety first in all actions and activities. • Promote and support an effective team environment, including adherence to Ethical Communication practices with staff, participants, volunteers and community members.

• Demonstrate respect, interest, compassion and caring for program participants, volunteers and community members.

• Know, and abide by, CTRC's Operating Policies and Procedures.

• Know, support and promote the Mission, Values and Goals of CTRC.

• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.

Benefits

on the job training, aggricuture training and educational opportunities, EAAS Industry Training

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to loraine, program director to View email address on click.appcast.io