Facilities Associate: Boardwalk & Sanctuary Maintenance

Audubon; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Florida – Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary seeks an on-site Associate, Facilities to maintain the Blair Audubon Center, boardwalk, buildings, and fleet. The role focuses on upkeep, repairs, and safety, with weekly travel to off-campus sites.

Requires a bachelor's in facilities mgmt or related field, and carpentry/maintenance experience. The position is full-time, on-site at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with responsibilities spanning carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related degree required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• 1-2 years of related work experience.
• 3-5 years of carpentry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with boardwalks and docks a plus.
• Experience in carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Experience in facility/maintenance operations, heavy equipment operations, and transportation.
• Experience with maintaining small engine equipment, ATVs, Side by Sides, tractors, vehicles and agricultural equipment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating various internet search engines.
• Willingness to learn new software and applications.
• A flexible approach to work, and willingness to work various hours to support Center and Sanctuary needs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, traverse dense and swamping landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining our 2.25-mile boardwalk year-round to ensure it's safe for all.
• Updating work orders through our maintenance software.
• Cleaning and organization of shops, storage, fleet, mechanical areas.
• Assessing and troubleshooting equipment and performing repairs.
• Performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
• Operating large equipment such as tractors/front loaders, excavators, Forklifts, Swamp Buggies, and dump truck.
• Operating small equipment such as ATVs, pumps, chainsaws, landscaping equipment.
• Loading and transporting heavy equipment and running errands.
• Supervise volunteers and group volunteer project days.
• Assist with special events and functions; setting up meeting rooms and other spaces when requested.

Skills

Boardwalks & docks

Carpentry

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

Microsoft Office

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audubon Florida – Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary seeks an on-site Associate, Facilities to maintain the Blair Audubon Center, boardwalk, buildings, and fleet. The role focuses on upkeep, repairs, and safety, with weekly travel to off-campus sites.

Requires a bachelor's in facilities mgmt or related field, and carpentry/maintenance experience. The position is full-time, on-site at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with responsibilities spanning carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks, plus