Maintenance Technician, Animal Sanctuary

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician role is a full-time, onsite position in Santa Clarita, CA, paying $28–$32 per hour. The Gentle Barn is an animal sanctuary that rescues animals and supports healing through animal and people-focused programs. The technician maintains safe, functional, and clean facilities while providing animal-care support as needed. The work helps protect visitors, staff, and animals and supports the sanctuary’s daily operations.

What you'll do

• Inspect property, barns, fencing, machinery, vehicles, and public areas
• perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs
• maintain tractors, tools, and utility vehicles
• keep walkways and guest areas safe
• organize tools and supplies
• coordinate larger repairs with leadership and vendors
• assist with feeding, watering, cleaning animal areas, moving animals safely, and reporting health or behavior concerns as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

animal sanctuary

facilities maintenance

plumbing

electrical repairs

carpentry

animal care support

outdoor work

santa clarita ca

gentle barn foundation

$28–$32/hour

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plan
• flexible spending account
• employee assistance program
• paid vacation, personal and sick days, and company holidays.

Why this role

Combines facilities maintenance with animal-care support at a nonprofit animal sanctuary.

About the employer

Gentle Barn Foundation is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.