Maintenance Technician – Animal Care Facility (On-site)

The Gentle Barn; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

EAP

Job summary

The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to keep barns, facilities, and equipment safe and functional on a full-time, on-site basis. The role includes basic animal care support as needed and requires hands-on skills across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general upkeep.

You will inspect daily properties, perform repairs, maintain machinery, and ensure clean, hazard-free walkways and guest areas while coordinating with leadership on larger

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance or facilities experience.
• Must lift over 100 lbs and perform physical labor daily.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Experience with small engines and tools is a plus.
• Ability to hook up and drive with trailers (where applicable).
• Experience around animals preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of property, barns, fencing, machinery, vehicles, and public areas.
• Complete repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general upkeep.
• Maintain tractors, tools, equipment, and utility vehicles.
• Ensure walkways and guest areas are clean, safe, and hazard‑free.
• Respond quickly to urgent repair needs, especially those impacting animal safety.
• Coordinate with leadership on larger repair projects and outside vendors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Trades knowledge

Lift 100+ lbs

Outdoor work readiness

Team player

Small engine repair

Welding

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Strong work ethic

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Trade school/apprenticeship

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Welding

Tree trimming

Job description

The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to keep barns, facilities, and equipment safe and functional on a full-time, on-site basis. The role includes basic animal care support as needed and requires hands-on skills across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general upkeep.

You will inspect daily properties, perform repairs, maintain machinery, and ensure clean, hazard-free walkways and guest areas while coordinating with leadership on larger