Facilities Technician

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $25-$33

Hours per week: 20-25

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Part Time

Job Type: Onsite

Location: Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

As a Facilities Technician, you will be in a property-based position focused on the routine maintenance of buildings and structures and support for events and programming at Appleton Farms in Ipswich. You'll responsible for identifying resource care needs, completing maintenance tasks, and supporting visitor services infrastructure to ensure visitors have an enjoyable and safe experience at the property.

The Role:

Working both independently and with other staff and volunteers, you will perform routine maintenance and complete projects to care for facilities, structures, landscapes, equipment, and other natural and cultural features as needed. You will be primarily hands-on with minimal administrative tasks. You will report to the Stewardship Manager and work closely in support of other property staff.

Specifically, you’ll:

Property Maintenance:

• Complete routine maintenance functions including building exterior/interior, building systems, pathways/parking/entrances, painting and finishes, janitorial, waste management, landscape, repairs, and other tasks as needed or assigned.   
• Prioritize and advance the detail-oriented and property-specific stewardship tasks that contribute to supporting the enterprises and engagement offerings at Appleton Farms 
• Coordinate service contracts and compliance/permitting of building systems including HVAC, fire safety, plumbing, septic, commercial kitchen, and pest management 
• Provide oversight, quality assurance, and supervisory responsibilities for seasonal or contract staff as assigned.  
• Coordinate with the Property Director and Engagement staff to understand the schedule of events and programs to schedule vendors and contractors accordingly. 
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Event & Program Support:

• Complete staging, set up, and break down tasks related to periodic events and programs held at Appleton Farms 
• Support events and programs; including parking, waste management, visitor orientation, and other specific tasks 
• Coordinate with local, regional, and central staff in support of private events and rentals 
• Provide support for regional signature events and programming at other properties as needed

Administrative & Planning:

• Contribute to the development of operational standards and best practices for the management of facilities at Appleton Farms 
• Convey and advance local property care priorities with a direct supervisor and contribute to annual planning, budgeting, and work scheduling systems 
• Coordinate with local/regional stewardship teams to share resources (equipment, vendor relationships) advance site-based stewardship goals, and support regional, and statewide stewardship objectives. 
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with statewide stewardship teams and project managers to provide vendor access, support project communications, and other activities as needed. 
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with the Property Director/Property Manager and Regional Vice President teams through a dotted-line reporting structure.

This is a part-time, nonexempt position (20-25 hours/week) reporting directly to Stewardship Manager.

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:
• 1-3 years of professional experience in property maintenance, landscaping, facilities management, building trade, mechanics, or other experience related to the position. 
• The ability to work independently, unsupervised, complete assigned tasks and projects, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks with a focus on detail-orientated work 
• Basic computer skills and ability to keep good records, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.   
• A positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, and a commitment to achieving the goals of The Trustees.  
• This position performs tasks across a broad range of specialized disciplines, so a willingness to learn new skills both on own and under the guidance from specialist teams to meet the day-to-day demands of the job is a must 
• A commitment to be safety aware, to work safely at all times, and to create a culture of safety.   
• High regard for teamwork, collegiality, customer service, and visitor experience.  
• Strong collaboration skills across properties and with teams across the organization 
• Comfort level managing vendors and contractors to support building systems  
• Strong communicator who is comfortable with dotted-line reporting  
• Comfort and ability to represent the organization and the property to the public  
• Comfort working on extension ladders and staging 
• Mid-level carpentry, painting, and finish work skills 
• Basic HVAC, plumbing, electric, and other hands-on skills
• Massachusetts Hoisting License – 2A (preferred) or willingness to obtain 
• OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (preferred) or willingness to obtain 
• CPR/First Aid & AED

• Preferred:
• Experience maintaining cultural/historic buildings and is a plus. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

• A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy.

• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Want to learn more? Set up an informational call with a member of our People Team by emailing people@thetrustees.org.

Your Benefits:

• Sick time and PTO (prorated)
• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns. 

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

 It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.