Job Opportunities


Facilities Maintenance Manager

Seven Oaks Retreat Center in Madison, Va. is currently seeking an experienced facilities maintenance professional to support the operations of our retreat center throughout the year. Individuals must be available to respond to emergency needs outside of regular work hours and be able to reach the site within an hour in the most urgent cases. Facilities maintenance staff are responsible for supporting the routine maintenance of property owned by Seven Oaks Retreat Center, as well as the Center’s buildings, infrastructure, vehicles, and roadways.

Compensation: $600 monthly base wage for up to 20 hours plus additional hours as needed at $30/hr.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports the Retreat Center Director in ensuring the functioning of all facilities on the main campus.

Tasks will depend on needs and skills, and can include any or all the following:

  • Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, propane and plumbing systems

  • Seasonal tasks including winterizing plumbing systems, snow and ice removal

  • Maintaining our road, parking areas, and trails

  • Felling small trees

  • Maintaining the proper functioning of our wells/drinking water system

  • Creating and installing outside signage

  • Carpentry, light construction, painting and staining 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Good driving record

  2. Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and evening hours as needed

  3. Comfort with overseeing the work of outside contractors and service providers

  4. Experience operating a tractor for basic road grading and maintenance tasks

Other requirements:

  • Reliable personal transportation to get to and from the retreat center in variable weather conditions, including severe precipitation

  • Ability to work in rugged terrain

  • Comfort with lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds

  • Willingness to respect silent retreat environment when programs are in session

  • Must pass a criminal background check

 

CONTACT: Send resume to Seven Oaks Admin info@sevenoaksretreat.org. Open until filled.