Facilities Assistant

Malaysianwildlife; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida seeks a part-time Facilities Assistant to help maintain grounds and buildings under the Senior Facilities Manager’s guidance. You will perform repairs, assist with daily work orders, and support safety and operations on site.

This 20-hour weekly role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, collaboration with volunteers, and flexible scheduling to fit sanctuary needs, including boardwalk and campus areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational qualification required.
• Zero to one year of experience in building trades, grounds support, or related fields.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Experience with basic trades, including carpentry and electrical and plumbing troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working various hours to support Visitor Center and Sanctuary needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; highly ethical, honest, reliable, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facilities team members with various daily operations and complete daily work orders.
• Work with volunteers to supervise campus cleanup and Boardwalk repairs.
• Perform weekly campus cleanup, including clearing pathways and picking up trash in the parking lot.
• Assist with special events and functions, such as setting up meeting rooms and other spaces.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as Boardwalk repairs, carpentry, fleet equipment repairs, transporting equipment, and running errands.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Senior Facilities Manager, the Facilities Assistant will help maintain the Blair Audubon Center and the surrounding Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary grounds, buildings, and satellite locations.

This position assists with maintenance tasks around campus, on the Boardwalk, and in the field, including keeping buildings in good running condition, troubleshooting plumbing and electrical components, carpentry work, Boardwalk repairs, mechanical repairs on equipment, using ladders, moving materials and equipment around campus and town, and other duties as assigned.

This is a 20-hour-per-week, part-time, on-site position at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida.

Compensation

$20.00–$22.00 per hour.

Essential Functions

• Assist Facilities team members with various daily operations and complete daily work orders.
• Work with volunteers to supervise campus cleanup and Boardwalk repairs.
• Perform weekly campus cleanup, including clearing pathways and picking up trash in the parking lot.
• Assist with special events and functions, such as setting up meeting rooms and other spaces.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as Boardwalk repairs, carpentry, fleet equipment repairs, transporting equipment, and running errands.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational qualification required.
• Zero to one year of experience in building trades, grounds support, or related fields; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Experience with basic trades, including carpentry and electrical and plumbing troubleshooting.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with staff and interact positively with sanctuary visitors and community members.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working various hours to support Visitor Center and Sanctuary needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; highly ethical, honest, reliable, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, working conditions, and terrains, with or without accommodation.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

National Audubon Society Competencies

• Building Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Accountability
• Supporting Change
• Critical Thinking

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

The National Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The organization is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process.