Site and Facility Manager

Hartley Nature Center:
Hartley Nature Center (HNC) is a non-profit environmental learning center located within the 600+
acre city-owned Hartley Park in Duluth, MN. Governed by a board of directors, HNC has a talented
and dynamic staff of full and part-time educators and administrative support staff. HNC provides
environmental education programs for thousands of children and adults each year. A 5200 sq. ft.
building expansion was completed in June 2022 and has allowed Hartley programming to expand.

Duties and Responsibilities:
● Maintain building and building systems, including ventilation, geothermal, and solar.
● Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs; coordinate with outside and City of
Duluth professionals as needed
● Maintain outdoor campus and campus facilities including the yurt, lean-to, pavilion,
composting toilets, amphitheater, playscape, sheds, bridges, and boardwalks
● Assist with maintenance of teaching and programming sites
● Create a predictive, reactive, and preventative maintenance program; keep maintenance records
and document maintenance processes; respond to maintenance emergencies as needed (may
include after-hours emergencies).
● Manage maintenance and utility contracts (gas, electric, sewer, phone, internet, etc.)
● Coordinate and assist with facility rentals and special event preparation and clean-up
● Manage partner lease contracts
● Perform snow and ice removal on walkways, sidewalks, and trails leading to and from the
building and outdoor campus. Manage ice dams, and remove snow and ice from roof, solar
panels, yurt, and other buildings as necessary
● Coordinate lawn mowing and trimming along trails and walkways; assist with trail maintenance
as needed

● Coordinate with the City of Duluth and other park partners on greater park maintenance of park
structures and facilities including ski trail maintenance, driveway and parking lot maintenance,
dog waste stations, and trail and boardwalk maintenance
● Test and maintain building security and fire suppression systems, assist with emergency action
planning and coordination, coordinate building security and ensure facility meets compliance
standards
● Assist with volunteer coordination; schedule group volunteers to help with maintenance
projects
● Assist with the maintenance and organization of programming equipment including the Hartley
van, canoe trailer, snowshoes, skis, boots, nets, etc.
● Assist with maintenance, cleaning, and organizing of tools (saws, vacuums, pumps,
snowblower, trimmer, mower, etc.) and tool storage areas (mezzanine, mechanical room,
storage containers)
● Assist with workspace management across all areas of the building (office, exhibit hall,
classrooms, bathrooms, etc.) and help facilitate renovations or remodels
● Assist with IT maintenance and projects
● Supervise custodial crew and any seasonal maintenance workers
● Develop, implement, and maintain a written health and safety program following OSHA
standards; provide training to all new staff
● Coordinate trash and recycling pick-up and develop and maintain a hazard waste program

Preferred Skills:
● 5+ years of demonstrated experience in operations, facility maintenance, project management,
or related field
● Bachelor's degree in facilities management or similar program
● Certified facility manager (CFM) from international facility management association
● OSHA health & safety certification

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:
● Must have high school diploma or GED
● Must pass and maintain all required background checks
Essential Skills & Abilities:
● Experience with electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance
● Demonstrated project management experience
● Working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA standards
● Good time management skills; ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at one
time
● High sense of urgency, self-motivated, and task oriented
● Must be a problem solver
● Must be flexible
● Competent writing and communication skills

● Must be able to work as part of a team; ability to communicate and collaborate with people
across multiple departments
● Proficient in using Google, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive
● Must be reliable, punctual, and have a record of regular attendance
● Must be able to demonstrate a positive and flexible attitude towards co-workers, children,
parents, and visitors

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
● Will work indoors or outdoors in variable climate conditions (hot, cold, dry, wet, windy)
● Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
● Must be able to climb ladders
● Must be able to actively move for up to 8 hours per day
● Must be able to work around children
● Must be able to occasionally hike up to 1 mile or more