Laguna Beach, CA Job Details Seasonal | Full-time $40.50 - $46.00 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off 403(b) Qualifications Carpentry Staff supervision Construction management software Construction industry experience Construction team management Managing teams in a construction management role Managing projects Mechanical knowledge Woodworking Full Job Description About the Sawdust Art Festival Located in the heart of Laguna Beach, the Sawdust Art Festival is a premier non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and sustaining our vibrant local artist community. Operating on a beautiful multi-acre property featuring eucalyptus groves, waterfalls, and beloved handcrafted structures, we host over 200,000 visitors annually across our iconic Summer Festival and Winter Fantasy events. We are a dynamic, hands-on environment where creativity meets complex logistics—supporting over 180 exhibiting artists, booking over 100 musical acts, and managing high-volume hospitality operations. We thrive on teamwork and excellence, offering a unique workplace where your hard work directly builds the magic of the festival experience every single day. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Facilities & Maintenance Director to lead the operations, maintenance, and strategic vision of our multi-acre property. This is a multifaceted "Working Director" role. You will balance hands-on light construction (framing, carpentry, electrical) and general maintenance with high-level administrative duties, including spearheading a massive 5-to-7-year capital improvement project. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with a lean off-season crew to build seasonal structures, then shift gears during the summer to manage a larger seasonal staff.
Location:
Laguna Beach, CA Type:
Full-time Reports to:
General Manager Direct Reports :
3 to 10
Hours:
40 hours per week, with flexibility of start/end times. Seasonal needs may shift the work week/schedule. Must be able to work OT when needed.
Status:
Non-Exempt Hiring Range:
$40.50 to $46.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities & Construction Duties Strategic CapEx Planning:
Act as the primary project manager for a multi-year property overhaul, including rebuilding permanent structures and overhauling underground piping and cabling.
Hands-On Construction :
Work actively with the year-round crew to physically build out Towne Square and other seasonal infrastructure (fencing, gazebos, light posts).
Site Maintenance:
Monitor and perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring compliance with ADA accessibility standards and safety protocols.
Vendor Management:
Negotiate and coordinate routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors, including primary landscaping and tree trimming contracts, standpipes, fire extinguishers, hoods, and more. Attention to
Detail:
Take pride in the small details of the customer experience, from clean landscaping, keeping up on cobwebs, tables are clean, water stations are always operable, touch-up paint taken care of immediately, etc.
Project and Task Management:
From regular maintenance needs to specific projects, keep active lists of tasks in progress, calendared, or waiting to be calendared or budgeted.
Leadership & Staff Management Team Leadership:
Direct the year-round maintenance crew, proactively developing a friendly, energetic, and detail-oriented team environment.
Seasonal Scaling:
Oversee the daily direction of the seasonal workforce responsible for high-volume site cleaning, trash mitigation, and restroom sanitization for 200,000 annual visitors.
Administrative Oversight:
Manage department schedules and time-tracking via Paycom, track project budgets, and create clear maintenance reports for executive leadership.
Ownership:
Collaborate with the general manager on large, strategic projects and plans, but own the regular, annual cycle duties and responsibilities of the department. Be proactive and embody a continuous improvement mindset. Qualifications & Requirements 7+ years of experience in facilities maintenance and light construction, with non-negotiable managerial and project management experience. Strong hands-on mechanical skills, including framing, rough carpentry, and MEP knowledge. Strong ability to utilize technology, such as a CMMS, project managerment software, Google suite, MS365, etc Dynamic time management abilities to seamlessly shift between physical labor, supervision, and high-level administrative tasks. Ability to comfortably lift 75 pounds, stand or walk for long periods, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A good attitude, and ability to be a team leader and a team player. Fluency in English is required; multi-lingual is a plus. Benefits Opportunity to lead impactful efforts of a vibrant, arts-centric community and industry Collaborative, creative, and unique work environment Professional development opportunities to grow your career. 403b Retirement Plan with a 3% company contribution (not matching) Health Benefits, with $450 a month paid by the employer for health insurance coverage 15 days of PTO to begin Sick time accrual
