Company description

Tops'l Farm is a farm retreat, private event venue and emerging homestead in mid-coast Maine. At Tops’l Farm we believe that work can be joyful and satisfying. As our spot here in the mid-coast continues to grow, we are seeking part time, enthusiastic, driven and highly capable Food & Beverage FOH managers for our event execution. 

Job description

The Property Manager is responsible for maintaining the grounds and facilities at Tops’l Farm. The individual supporting the farm in this position will have a myriad of skills relating to managing natural and built spaces. The Property Manager must be able to work on many moving parts of our 80+ acre property with three houses, an event barn complex, campground and bathhouse.

This role requires physical work. We have big dreams for the continued evolution of our farm as a (gorgeous) space of escape and play as well as a functioning working farm.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Property

• Mow and maintain all lawns at the property
• String trim around buildings and landscape features
• Clear pathways of debris and rake gravel edges of pathways after heavy usage
• Repair and renew grounds after heavy usage from events
• Bush hog fields and roadside brush as needed
• Maintain and repair lawn equipment, tractor and implements
• Perform assorted gardening and landscaping duties as needed
• Manage snow removal from driveways and critical pathways
• Monitor and maintain farm infrastructure such as electric fences, sheep shed etc.
• Help with weekly animal care duties
• Have an eye for details around the property
• Support the event team with the setup and take down décor and infrastructure

Buildings

• Manage trash and recycling from buildings and ensure proper disposal
• Monitor utility levels such as propane and septic
• Perform spring opening and fall closing tasks on all buildings according to checklists
• Work with event team to set up, break down and store event furniture as needed
• Able to be 'on call' for select weekends to troubleshoot building issues should they arise

Special Projects: In addition to the weekly, seasonal, and as-needed duties listed above, the Property Manager will support special projects in and around the property.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE + SKILLS:

Required:

• Skilled, self-directed project manager
• Knows how to see what needs doin', and do it
• A love of nature & making spaces beautiful
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a landscaping or grounds keeping role
• Able to operate equipment including lawnmowers, tractors, and other farm equipment
• Strong knowledge of pest management and lawn maintenance
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Able to do physically demanding work for the duration of the day that includes moving and lifting over uneven surfaces
• Ability to learn and utilize simple project management software for task organization + team communication (we will train!)
• Friendliness, good-humor, approachability, and enthusiasm for working with both guests and the broader team

Work Specific Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Interest in long-term commitment and growth
• Strong references
• A valid driver’s license

HOURS

Schedule: Monday - Friday

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) year round position

Salary/Compensation/ Personal Time/Benefits

• Salaried Position
• End-of-season Bonus
• Health care available
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays

 

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $45,000.00 - $60,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

April 12, 2024