What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Maintenance Assistant position at Ganna Walska Lotusland?
About Lotusland: Ganna Walska Lotusland is a 37-acre botanical garden and historic estate located in Montecito featuring a collection of over 3,000 plant species from around the world as well as historically significant Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Since opening to the public in 1993, Ganna Walska Lotusland has grown to become one of the world’s premier botanical gardens and a center for sustainable garden practices, horticultural education and plant conservation.
Position Summary:
The Facilities and Maintenance Assistant joins with the Maintenance Supervisor under the Director of Operations to perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on Lotusland’s equipment, historic buildings and outdoor features including ponds and swimming pools. Duties include plumbing, electrical, painting, light carpentry, masonry, etc., as well as general repair and maintenance of landscape equipment (hand tools, gas and battery-operated equipment and utility carts,etc).
Specific Responsibilities:
• Responsible for maintaining the water features of the garden (i.e., historic fountains, pools, and ponds). Maintain mechanicals of the ponds-filter, pumps, plumbing and repairs. Maintain pools and fountains mechanicals and chemicals with special attention to the protection of unique historic elements and tile.
• As assigned, performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs of grounds and facilities equipment
(includes gas and electric powered small engine equipment, tractor, truck, etc.).
• As assigned, performs maintenance and corrective repairs of structures, utilities and related LL facilities (includes greenhouse/nursery facilities, garden hardscape features, offices, residences and storage areas, etc.).
• Trains on the operation and safety procedures pertinent to use of all tools and equipment for facilities maintenance.
• Maintains the historic garage/shop and storage areas in a clean and orderly manner. Responsible for trash,
recycling and light janitorial duty on campus.
• Tracks and informs Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed fuel, supplies, etc.
• Coordinates the set-up, support and breakdown of tables, chairs, A/V, decorations, etc. for meetings, events,
classes, photo shoots, etc.
• Assists events and other staff as directed.
• On occasion, will supervise volunteers, community service workers, interns and contractors.
• Hours include working occasional weekends and on-call shifts.
• Follows safety precautions and wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Monitors and helps trap rodents in buildings and uses preventative measures to exclude rodents from buildings
• Keeps detailed reports of all maintenance performed
• Record keeping:
o Submits timely reports of observations, maintenance and practices
o Records all material usage
• Works independently and with garden staff and Facilities and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Essential Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
• Proficient in use and safety practices of various hand tools and power equipment.
• Properly maintains and stores tools and supplies
• Works with the Archives Preservation Manager recommendations to follow policies in the specialty care and
maintenance of non-living collection including but not limited to ponds and pools, tiles, preservation of elements on the historic property, and the best practice in treatment of artifacts throughout the property.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects repeatedly, (50 lb. minimum lifting requirement)
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license
• Has pool certification or will obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Lotusland will pay for the certification.
Salary : $39,000 - $49,400
