Maintenance Technician - Equestrian Center

About the role

The Maintenance Technician supports the upkeep and reliable operation of buildings, grounds and event infrastructure across the 75-acre campus of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. The role covers general facility repairs, operating tractors and light equipment, and maintaining surfaces and grounds for arenas and common areas, keeping the site safe, functional and clean for guests, staff and animals. It reports to the Director of Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings, gates, fencing, doors, plumbing fixtures, lighting and irrigation.
• Conduct safety inspections and respond to and close maintenance requests promptly.
• Repair or replace worn surfaces such as mats, flooring, rails and fencing, and carry out minor carpentry and painting.
• Keep shared spaces like restrooms, clubrooms, walkways and barns clean and functional.
• Support event setup and breakdown, including temporary fencing, bleachers, gates and signage.
• Operate tractors and implements (drag/harrow, roller/compactor, box blade, arena groomer) to maintain riding and working surfaces and access roads.
• Manage moisture and dust control according to daily schedules and weather, and inspect surfaces for hazards and report base and grade issues.
• Safely operate tractors, UTVs, skid steers, forklifts (if certified), trailers and power tools, and perform daily and weekly equipment checks.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements, troubleshoot urgent issues and cover on-call, weekend, holiday and event shifts.
• Track materials and supplies, complete logs and work orders, and report shortages to the Operations Manager.

Required profile

• 2+ years of facility maintenance, groundskeeping or operations experience in a large outdoor venue, campus or similar environment.
• Demonstrated tractor and grounds equipment operation; water truck, skid-steer and forklift experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and hand/power tools.
• Comfortable working around animals and in high-traffic public areas.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR; forklift/skid-steer certification a plus.
• Authorized to work in the US; high school diploma or GED required, trade/vocational training a plus.

Required skills

• Tractor and light equipment operation
• Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting
• Use of pressure washers, drills and saws