Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the property, facility, and farm at a therapeutic riding center. Manages budgets, coordinates with contractors, ensures compliance with regulations, and supervises groundskeeping staff.
Position Purpose
Responsible for maintaining High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center’s 120-acre farm property, equipment and facility-related supplies. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all buildings, grounds, and equipment at the therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapies center.
Organizational Relationships
Reports to Operations Director; supervises Caretaker and committees
Resources Managed (budget and FTEs)
Full time salaried exempt position; Manages property and facility budget areas
Primary Duties
Property Manager: Equine property and barn management experience required
- Maintain to the highest standard all aspects of facility – arena, barn, offices, buildings – for maximum safety and function. Act as handyman repairing and renovating a wide variety of plumbing and carpentry projects.
- Ensure pastures, barns, facility and grounds are safely maintained and meet the needs of the organization
- Maintain all farm equipment, including tractor, trailer, horse carriages, etc
- Ensure pastures, barns, facility and grounds are safely maintained and meet the needs of the organization
- Monitor and manage equine facilities, including pastures, barns, and arenas, to ensure safety and cleanliness
- Manage budgets and expenses related to property maintenance and improvements
- Create an update annual planning calendar for seasonal and ongoing maintenance activities
- Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for repairs, renovations, and landscaping projects
- Ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards as well as PATH Intl standards
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities and grounds to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards
- Stay informed about advancements in property management technology and practices
- Participate in Safety Council Committee meetings
- Partner with Building and Grounds Committee and facilitate meetings
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans for property and facilities
- Maintain Human First Aid supplies for building and property
- Maintain and complete arena dragging and maintenance schedule
- Procure and maintain supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations
- Maintain records for and testing of mechanical systems to meet local and state requirements
- Supervise groundskeeping and caretaker staff, providing training and direction as needed
- Manage facility needs relating to special events
- Recommend facility improvements and manage capital improvement projects
Training & Education Required
Property and Facility management expertise (BS or equivalent experience)
Prior Experience Preferred
- Strong familiarity with equine needs specific to EAAT
- Facility and equipment maintenance
Competency
- Highly organized
- Effective communication skills
- Physically capable of rigorous outdoor work and safety lift 50 pounds
Detail / Comments (specific skills, etc.)
- Determine needs for vendors, solicit quotes and negotiate pricing and schedule service for vendors and construction projects
- Interacts with staff, volunteers and community regarding horse resource and facility information
For more information and to apply, reach out to our Operations Director, Missy Lamont, at Mlamont@highhopestr.org. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community. Apply now and let’s begin exploring this exciting journey together!