Conservation Corps North Bay’s mission is to develop youth and conserve natural resources for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community.
We achieve our mission by:
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Providing young adults with opportunities to transform their lives through paid work, education, employability, civic engagement, and leadership.
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Partnering with the community to conserve and restore natural resources and improve recreational and public areas.
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Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Creating the environmental leaders of the future by teaching environmental ethics and behaviors to local youth.
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Making communities safer by reducing hazards and by responding to public emergencies and disasters.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Facilities Associate
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Coordinator
Location: Santa Rosa, Novato, & San Rafael, CA
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt from Wage and Hour Laws
SUMMARY
The Facilities Associate is responsible for supporting the maintenance, safety, and functionality of CCNB facilities. This role, under the direction of the Operations Coordinator, helps ensure that workspaces, equipment, and grounds are maintained in a safe, organized, and operational condition for staff and corpsmembers. The Facilities Associate performs routine inspections, conducts repairs and maintenance, and coordinates with staff and vendors to address facility needs.
Specific responsibilities include:
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Perform routine inspections of CCNB facilities and report safety concerns or repair needs to leadership
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Perform general repair and maintenance related to CCNB facilities
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Perform minor maintenance services and repairs in areas including plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical systems, HVAC, and general cleaning
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Maintain landscaping and exterior areas as required
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Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in a safe and organized manner
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Develop and maintain effective, friendly, and professional working relationships with staff, corpsmembers, and vendors
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Coordinate with outside service providers when specialized maintenance or repairs are required
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Support general facility upkeep to ensure safe and functional work environments
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Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Facilities Associate works outdoors around equipment and machinery, walking on uneven ground and steep hillsides, with exposure to excessive noise, fumes and extremes in temperature. They may be expected to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs and carry objects at least ½ mile. This position frequently uses special visual and auditory protective equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the Facilities Associate is required to walk and stand; sit and bend; squat and climb; kneel and twist; to talk and hear. This position uses hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaches with hands and arms. This position uses hands to perform simple and power grasping, and fine manipulation; to push and pull.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Facilities Associate position is an hourly, full-time, non-exempt position which is eligible for a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous PTO). Starting pay is $23.00 per hour ($23.00-25.00).
TO APPLY
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]. Please include “Facilities Associate” in the subject line.
Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Passion for helping young adults and the environment
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Experience in supervising and training youth
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Ability to repair small engines
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Knowledge of the use and safety of hand and power tools
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Ability to speak conversational English
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Spanish proficiency highly preferred
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Highly organized and independent
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Possess a strong service ethic and be able to instill this ethic into team members
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Ability to do strenuous work in adverse weather conditions
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Desire to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
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Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and mediate disputes in a constructive manner
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Standard First Aid and CPR certification – current or acquire in first 3 months
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Clean DMV record, with ability to pass CCNB’s driving exam
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the necessary knowledge and abilities would be:
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GED certificate or high school diploma is required. Associate's degree or vocational training in natural resource management, mechanics, construction, or related field is preferred
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Experience serving and volunteering in the community is preferred
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Conversational Spanish language skills is a plus, but not required
Required
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OSHA 10 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
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Valid CA Driver's License
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First Aid/CPR certification
Preferred
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Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) – Landscape Maintenance Category
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Experience with safe herbicide application and pesticide label compliance
