Island Facilities Engineer

University System of NH; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A seasonal position at a leading marine laboratory on Appledore Island, focusing on facility maintenance, equipment repair, and fostering a welcoming environment for students and visitors. Candidates must be self-motivated and capable of working in a remote setting.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Significant facilities and equipment maintenance experience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in an isolated environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operation and maintenance of facilities.
• Provide tours and introductions to island infrastructure.
• Train and supervise student staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

For optimal experience, internal candidates should use their USNH username and password when applying for open positions.

Summary of Position

• Assist in the daily operation and maintenance of Shoals Marine Laboratory’s Appledore Island facilities, under the supervision of the SML Lead Engineer.
• Assist in the maintenance, repair and improvement to equipment, buildings, and grounds using a wide variety of trade skills (includes but is not limited to painting, carpentry, mowing, trail maintenance, etc.).
• Assist with monitoring, maintenance, and operation of diesel generators, green energy grids, a wind turbine, reverse osmosis system, freshwater, saltwater, and waste-water systems, solar water heating system, composting toilet facilities, vehicles (gators, backhoe and tractor), vessels, and other machinery.
• Provide visitors with tours and introductions to island green infrastructure.
• Assist in distribution of materials and goods on mainland, vessels and the island (baggage, equipment, supplies, food, etc.).
• If qualified, operate smaller (less than 25’) vessels.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, researchers, and visitors.
• Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Train and supervise student staff with assigned tasks within purview of Island Engineering.
• Expected to be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels.
• Serve as a crew member on board a commercial vessel, and operator of small vessels.
• Other duties as assigned.

850 weekly pay rate

This is a seasonal position, employment dates : May 5, 2025-September 14, 2025.

Review of applications will begin on January 6th, 2025, and will remain open until filled.

Campus Location

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have significant facilities and equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience.
• Applicants should be ambitious and self-motivated, able to take initiative and work independently when needed.
• Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Meet the University of New Hampshire’s hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required).
• Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills; proven organization skills; attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• We are especially interested in candidates with experience operating remote field stations using sustainable engineering solutions.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours.
• Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland.
• Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.

FTE 1

Salary Information

Posting Number

Posting Number ASP0884FY25

Open Date

Open Date 11 / 05 / 2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Job Information

Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) is a residential, teaching facility located on Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals, Maine. The island field station is open seasonally from May-September, and supports students, faculty, visitors and staff in a close-knit, sustainable community.

Room and board are provided for island staff. All staff serve the island community as a team with each department working together to support SML’s programs. It is everyone’s responsibility to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

Living and working on a remote island is a unique experience which requires that everyone pitch in to help, even when it is not part of their job description, or during their scheduled hours. This includes, but is not limited to helping clean up after meals, helping transport goods from the vessels to other locations on the island, operating as crew aboard vessels, and generally being supportive and helpful with other members of our community.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

Learn more about Shoals Marine Lab here : https : / / www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org / sites / default / files / media / 2024-05 / 2024-the-appledore-island-handbook_1.pdf

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access / Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here : https : / / www.unh.edu / hr / diversity-resource-guide

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