Facilities & Farm Operations Manager

Food What?!; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Sick Time

Full Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement

Job summary

FoodWhat?! seeks a hands-on Facilities and Maintenance Manager to steward Homebase. You will keep land, buildings, systems, and tools safe, functional, accessible and welcoming for youth, staff, and community.

This role blends maintenance, safety, and projects with a strong emphasis on youth empowerment and community wellbeing. The role requires broad practical skills across trades, proactive planning, and collaboration with Farm + Land Steward, program team, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining built facilities.
• Generalist skill set across multiple trades: construction/carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical, irrigation, fencing, light HVAC checks.
• Ability to self-prioritize: notice issues, create and work a list, communicate timelines, and close loops.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair Homebase infrastructure: barn, home, sheds, greenhouse, cooler, roads, access paths, gates, fencing, doors, and locks.
• Perform general maintenance and small repairs: carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical, basic HVAC, door hardware, shelving, benches, tool boards, and safety signage.
• Keep shared spaces clean, safe, organized, and ready for youth programs; coordinate refuse/recycling and deliveries.
• Address pest issues with the Land Steward; prepare property for seasonal shifts; respond to urgent facilities issues after hours.
• Maintain irrigation system, water lines, drainage, and grounds care; map shutoffs and document procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance for non-farm vehicles; support insurance and compliance; manage tool labeling and safety.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Multi-trade

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Irrigation

HVAC

Job description

FoodWhat?! seeks a hands-on Facilities and Maintenance Manager to steward Homebase. You will keep land, buildings, systems, and tools safe, functional, accessible and welcoming for youth, staff, and community.

This role blends maintenance, safety, and projects with a strong emphasis on youth empowerment and community wellbeing. The role requires broad practical skills across trades, proactive planning, and collaboration with Farm + Land Steward, program team, and leadership.