East Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and trustworthy person with a strong work ethic to fill an open position on our team based out of the historic 150,000-acre San Antonio Viejo. The primary focus of this position is to maintain and enhance facilities and grounds in support of our science and education programs and ranching operations. Responsibilities will extend across headquarters, lodging, and education areas on portions of about 217,000 acres of East Foundation properties throughout South Texas.

The Facilities and Grounds Foreman (FGF) is primarily responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of buildings, grounds, and supporting systems across all South Texas locations. This role ensures that buildings and grounds within headquarters, education, and lodging areas are maintained and prepared appropriately to support daily operations, programmatic priorities, and Foundation events. On occasion, the FGF will assist other departments with general ranch duties such as fence repair, disking, shredding, laying waterlines, etc. They must be a team player with the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with peers across teams (ranching, science, and education) in a dynamic environment, analyzing issues, thinking critically, and producing effective solutions.

East Foundation is a results-oriented organization with opportunities for advancement and professional development. Specific duties and responsibilities of this position will be adjusted to fit the skills and experience of the best applicant. However, the ideal candidate should be willing to go the extra mile to get the job done, as assigned duties may require occasional long hours and weekends. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across teams and the latitude to make day-to-day decisions to solve problems.

This position is full-time, salaried with benefits that include insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement, and a generous vacation and sick leave policy.

Education and Experience

• Preferred 10 years of experience, or a minimum of five years, in facilities and grounds maintenance.
• Experience in agricultural or ranch settings is desired.
• Experience in managing projects and vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with safe workplace standards.

Working Conditions

• This position may require occasional evening or weekend work, depending on operational needs and emergencies.
• Occasional overnight travel to outlying ranches for inspections, maintenance, and project oversight.
• Physical demands include walking, standing, and occasional lifting of up to 80 pounds.
• Work environment includes outdoor and indoor settings, with exposure to various, occasionally extreme, weather conditions.

Valid U.S. Drivers License Required.
Must Pass a Background Check.

Contact Information

To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Cindy Pavlicek at cpavlicek@eastfoundation.net with “Facilities & Grounds Foreman” in the subject line.