Facilities Technician, Appleton Farm - Trustees

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ properties a...

Certifications and/or Licenses:

Driver’s license, as well as satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees driving policy 

Satisfactory criminal background check 

Massachusetts Hoisting License – 2A (preferred) or willingness to obtain 

OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (preferred) or willingness to obtain 

CPR/First Aid & AED

Qualifications:

1-3 years of professional experience in property maintenance, landscaping, facilities management, a building trade, mechanics, or other experience related to the position.  

Experience maintaining cultural/historic buildings and is a plus.   

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 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 buildings systems  

Strong communicator who is comfortable with dotted line reporting  

Comfort and ability representing 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 

 

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.