Facility Manager

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

Position Title: Facility Manager

Reports to: Program Director

Classification: Part Time/ Exempt

Responsibilities: Responsible for the general upkeep of the facility; overall management of CTRC’s buildings and pastures; machinery upkeep; organizing and supervising facility work crew projects; and working to secure pertinent donations of materials and/or expertise. This position operates tractor (and attachments), dump truck, gator, truck and blade, and hand tools. This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds and work outside in all weather conditions.

Job Duties:

Farming/Pasture Management:

• Implement and maintain a pasture management plan including harrowing, mowing and compost spreading
• With input from Barn Manager and program staff, repair fences and gates and inspect pastures to ensure safety of horses, participants, volunteers and staff
• Erect new fences as necessary and maintain fencing by providing repairs and regular inspection.
• Oversee and implement all aspects of irrigation including laying pipe, developing water flow and gate rotation schedule, calling for water, and providing back up assistance for regulating flow gates
• Remove manure from collection pile to compost pile and spread to fertilize pastures as necessary
• Mow and/ or remove weeds along fence lines, outdoor arena and observation area, driveway, parking area, pastures and paddocks
• Spray weeds on property as necessary

Building and Equipment Management:

• Maintain driveway and parking areas
• Plow driveway and parking lot and shovel entranceways on workdays, including farmhouse entrances. Keep shed rows and walkways accessible on snow days, according to established timeline and priorities.
• Maintain and provide needed repairs to motorized equipment, or make arrangements for such repairs
• Maintain and provide needed repairs to equine waterers, washer/dryer, well pump, pressure tank, heating/cooling system, major plumbing, electrical systems and activation/ deactivation/maintenance of lawn sprinkler system – or make arrangements for such repairs
• Ensure the mechanical lift and all related equipment is safe and in good repair; schedule annual maintenance and maintain documentation
• Ensure vehicles are filled with gas and fully operational. Continually ensure gas cans are filled.
• Ensure horse trailer is maintained, scheduling regular maintenance and maintaining documentation
• Maintain structural well-being of all buildings and keep in good repair
• Water arenas as necessary to keep dust to a minimum
• Harrow indoor arena daily for classes and outdoor arenas as necessary
• Maintain sensory trail, harrow and add sand as necessary
• Exterminate/remove rodents and insects where possible safety or sanitary hazard
• Work with program staff to ensure that bathrooms are clean and stocked; toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and other supplies as needed in both buildings
• Ensure lighting is all operational and replace bulbs where/ when needed
• Clean the arena windows that face the observation area (when no one is in arena)
• Ensure fire extinguisher are professionally serviced annually and maintain documentation
• Provide annual inspection of all fire alarms (building, ranch house, caretaker
• Ensure throughout facility appropriate and well-maintained signage for volunteers and the public
• Supervise work groups that come to the farm for one-time service events
• Oversee community service workers in accordance with Program Operations Manual

Administrative:

• Supervisor must approve all expenditures
• Train/maintain training log of all approved staff and Facility Team volunteers on equipment pertinent to their roles
• Organize/oversee approved Facility Team volunteers, work crews and community service workers to help with facility management projects
• Maintain up to date records of preventative maintenance and repairs on all facility equipment
• Maintain all building and equipment keys and logs
• Assist in planning and implementing special events, as related to facilities/farming issues
• Responsible for keeping up to date on inter-CTRC communications (e.g. attending Staff meetings)

Personal and Professional Attributes:

• Represent CTRC in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain safety as CTRC's paramount concern. Place safety first in all actions and activities.
• Promote and support an effective team environment, including adherence to Ethical Communication practices with staff, participants, volunteers and community members.
• Demonstrate respect, interest, compassion and caring for program participants, volunteers and community members.
• Know, and abide by, CTRC's Operating Policies and Procedures.
• Know, support and promote the Mission, Values and Goals of CTRC.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person