Job description

Resident Maintenance Position

Experience creative self-expression and rich connections in an environment where heart and meaning are a part of everyday life! Mount Madonna Center is offering a unique opportunity for an inspired and motivated individual interested in serving within a renowned retreat center and multigenerational yoga community overlooking Monterey Bay.

Mount Madonna is a center for learning that offers practices for living for the sincere seekers, thought leaders, retreat goers, teachers and students who desire an experience at the source. Since 1978, we have been honored to host both luminaries and practitioners in spiritual and religious traditions, artistic endeavors, social justice, and conscious business, among many others. Our residential community of practice and activities have been inspired by the yoga teachings and example of master yogi, Baba Hari Dass.

Mount Madonna prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and strives to create a culture that empowers and supports individuals to bring their full and authentic self to the workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Qualified candidates who self-identify as a Black Indigenous Person of Color (BIPOC) and/or are part of the LGBTQIA+ community are especially encouraged to apply.

Position: Part-time Maintenance (resident position)

Job Location: Mount Madonna Center -445 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA.

**Daily diverse tasks, opportunity for learning new skills, working on a team, flexible scheduling with the requirement to respond to guest needs, based on experience.

MMC is located between Gilroy and Watsonville near the Madonna County Park. Surrounding areas include: Aptos, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Santa Cruz, and Salinas.

Job Description:

• Assisting Maintenance Leads and Facilities manager with maintenance.
• Installations, diagnosing problems, creative problem solving, testing, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of systems including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, and landscaping
• Other duties as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must know how to safely operate small to medium power tools
• Experience with jobsite safety protocols
• Experience with any of the main construction trades or general building maintenance a plus
• Professional
• Good communication
• Mount Madonna Center requires all employees to be vaccinated for Covid-19 and show proof.

Physical Standards: Must have ability to remain stationary for long periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must be able to safely reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds. Possession of finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment. Ability to wear protective hand coverings through the entire shift. Ability to work with disinfectant cleaning supplies throughout the entire shift. Ability to wear protective face coverings and/or masks through the entire shift. Ability to frequently wash hands with disinfecting soap throughout the shift.

Job Type

Part Time: 24 - 28 hours/week

Notes: Hours dependent on meal times and program/event dates.

Compensation

$16/hr

Residential Position Available

This position offers the opportunity to reside in a yoga community in beautiful natural surroundings. We prefer to hire a residential staff member, but are accepting all applications. Residential housing and all meals are included in a monthly fee. Those interested in joining our multigenerational residential community would be open to living in an intentional yoga community and engaging with others in a positive way. We ask everyone to abide by the vegetarian guidelines while on the property. More details about the residential agreement will be provided during the interview.

Benefits:

• 2 weeks per year of accrued paid vacation, rolls over for a maximum accrual of 3 weeks
• 30 hours of sick time per year
• Employee Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan after 3 months of employment
• Free meals cooked fresh daily for residential employees. For offland employees: one meal per day while working on site and reduced overnight accommodations when work-related
• Reduced rates on massage
• Access to:
• Meditation, asana (postures), and yoga philosophy classes
• Walking/hiking trails with broad vistas, redwood forests, ponds and wildlife
• Cafe and bookstore
• Community garden and chickens
• Hot Tub
• Community events
• Seasonal Retreats and Programs

APPLICATION: Thank you for your interest! Please send your resume and cover letter to work@mountmadonna.org.

Mount Madonna Center maintains a policy of providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

a) It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual preference or any other non-merit factor.

b) It is the policy of Hanuman Fellowship to ensure equal treatment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, furloughs and rehiring.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees, residents, and guests are required to be fully vaccinated at this time.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watsonville, CA 95076: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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