Seasonal Facilities Technician in Woodside, California at Filoli Center

The Details

Location: Gorgeous Filoli Historic House & Garden

Position Type: Seasonal, Full-time, Non-Exempt/Hourly

Schedule: Friday – Tuesday, 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Flexible schedule required)

Salary Range: $94,000 to $105,000 per year (Depending upon candidate experience)

Reports to: Facilities Project Manager

• Event Support & Holiday Infrastructure: Set up and break down event furniture, troubleshoot special event lighting, move plant racks/platforms, supply event paper goods and beverages, and swap out propane tanks for guest firepits.
• Shipping, Receiving & Inventory: Receive freight deliveries, unload and store oversized items (including fountains and statuary), and deliver stock to the Garden Shop area.
• Site Management & Recycling: Keep the property pristine through daily garbage collection, box breakdowns, and cardboard recycling.
• General Maintenance Support: Assist with routine and unscheduled repairs, including basic carpentry, basic plumbing, minor electrical/HVAC filter changes, painting, and seasonal groundswork (brush clearing, mowing, road repair).
• Safety & Guest Experience: Maintain clean workspaces, uphold high standards of customer service with visitors and vendors, and assist with site safety and emergency response.

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in building/property maintenance or related hands-on work (experience in historic preservation or trades like carpentry, basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or welding is a plus!).
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Licensing & Technical Skills: A valid Driver’s License, mechanical aptitude to operate basic tools and small equipment safely, and basic proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders, stand, kneel, bend, and lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Core Strengths: A collaborative mindset, calm composure under pressure, clear communication, and a commitment to Filoli’s values around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI).

• Unmatched Work Environment: Spend your workdays surrounded by 654 acres of historic architecture and vibrant gardens.
• Hands-On Growth: Work side-by-side with experienced trades professionals eager to mentor you.
• Community Impact: Help create memorable holiday traditions for tens of thousands of seasonal visitors.