Hidden Villa is seeking a Facilities Manager. The Facilities Manager is responsible for the daily maintenance needs and requests for all buildings, vehicles, and other facilities at Hidden Villa. This position reports to the Director of Land & Facilities (DLF). It is a working manager role, requiring candidates to participate in physically demanding skilled trade work, which may involve facilities, equipment, vehicles, trails, and landscaping, in addition to desk-based project planning tasks.

About Hidden Villa:

Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice. Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. Hidden Villa's mission is to foster educational experiences that build connections and inspire a deeper appreciation and respect for nature, food, and one another.

Responsibilities

Timely response on repairs and maintenance requests for Hidden Villa land and buildings, including:

Repair of gates, fencing, steps, decks, and buildings around the ranch
Planning and scheduling contractors to conduct repairs in partnership with the DLF
Minor repairs for equipment and vehicle maintenance
Weed whacking, mowing, and other outdoor maintenance
Tree and trail maintenance work

Management of Maintenance Technicians, including close work on facility maintenance projects
Maintain regular vehicle inspection and maintenance logs and schedule maintenance
Management of the shop area and maintenance of all tools and equipment
Maintain roads and parking lots
Careful management and disposal of all environmental waste to ensure alignment with regulation and alignment to HV’s environmental stewardship practices
Management of trash disposal systems and vendors on the ranch
Coordination of septic maintenance, water systems and portable toilet rentals
Perform regular emergency equipment inspection, training, ordering and maintenance (AEDs, fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, smoke detectors, etc
Purchase of items needed for repair and maintenance (door knobs, light bulbs, other materials)
Perform all Move-Out Inspections for residential employees and coordinate deposit return with Human Resources if left in satisfactory condition
Periodic assistance with events including: furniture relocation, landscaping, trash removal and set-up/take-down of chairs and tables
Support Summer Camp facilities operations including weekly pool maintenance June-August
Train and check-off staff drivers on any and all vehicles they will be driving
Attend regular staff and department meetings
Lead and manage property related volunteer projects
Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

3 years of experience in maintenance, electrical, plumbing or other construction trades
Experience managing facility repairs, maintenance, and remodeling projects
Knowledge of safety procedures, codes and OSHA regulations
Certification or demonstrated knowledge of maintenance management best practices
Experience with digital tools, including Google Workspace and online work order systems
Proficiency in using general tools and power tools
Ability to operate tools and heavy machinery, including tractors, trucks and trailers
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems
Demonstrated experience running small maintenance teams
Strong generalist maintenance skills (carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical troubleshooting). Licensed or certified trade experience is a plus
Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required
Willingness to work independently, outdoors, and in physically demanding situations

Compensation

This position is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range for this position is $72,000-$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This position is fully benefited, including paid time off, health insurance and retirement. All applicants will be required to complete a background check and Live Scan fingerprinting before hire. Due to the nature of Hidden Villa’s operations, work hours may vary. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.