Maintenance Project Lead, Oliver Kelley Farm

Minnesota Historical Society • Elk River, MN

8h • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This position was created primarily to take a lead role in a series of physical building projects that are designed to improve both animal spaces and the visitor experience at the Oliver Kelley Farm. This position will also support daily farm maintenance activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of farm maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform animal care, including giving medication and birthing animals.
• Demonstrated experience in farm equipment operation and care.
• At least 1 year of experience in general agricultural, groundskeeping, and horticultural practices and care.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and as a member of a team, and to be self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of hand and power tools - including scaffolding and rigging equipment, and grounds and building maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate a truck and trailer combined vehicle.
• Experience in facilities maintenance and repair.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds rarely, 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to walk long distances regularly, and to perform exterior duties in all Minnesota climate extremes.
• Ability and willingness to climb ladders and enter enclosed spaces.
• Ability to occasionally work 10-hour days.
• Ability to respond to fire or security system alarms at all hours.
• Ability to respond to HVAC system alarms at all hours as part of a three-person rotation.
• Ability, flexibility, and willingness to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Operating a wide variety of hand and power tools, including scaffolding and rigging equipment.
• Performing carpentry, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and security repairs.
• Performing groundskeeping, snow removal, de-icing, and general horticultural practices and care.
• Demonstrated ability to operate computer-controlled HVAC control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic non-historic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and security repairs.
• Demonstrated ability in historic methods and practices of carpentry tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently, and to be self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain historic and modern building structures, non-historic building equipment, mechanical systems, electrical, heating, and cooling systems, furniture, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Working independently and taking individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.
• Multitasking, working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritizing and adapting to changing priorities.
• Communicating, both orally and in writing, including giving work direction, preparing and delivering reports.
• Computer skills necessary to develop quality documentation.
• Thinking imaginatively and problem-solving.
• Customer service and interpersonal communications skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Methods and practices of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Minnesota Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License.
• Experience repairing and maintaining historic and modern building structures, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial security and fire alarm systems.
• Experience working at a museum, historic site, or comparable setting.
• Experience working with historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Properties.
• Knowledge of historic and modern building components, related mechanical systems, construction methods, and architectural and engineering principles.
• Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction of Historic Properties.
• Master Carpenter or Master Craftsman certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of a variety of projects in cooperation with site leadership, with support from site staff and any needed vendors
• Support daily farm activities, including caring for farm animals and site maintenance.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution.
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED