Facilities Specialist, Boardwalk & Sanctuary Maintenance

National Audubon Society, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

National Audubon Society is seeking an on-site Associate, Facilities to maintain the Blair Audubon Center and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary grounds and buildings. The role focuses on boardwalk upkeep, shop organization, and fleet maintenance, and requires hands-on carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

The position reports to the Senior Facilities Manager and includes maintenance tasks, safety adherence, and occasional travel to off-site sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related degree.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will 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.
• Demonstrated experience working alongside volunteers on projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating various internet search engines.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the 2.25-mile boardwalk year-round.
• Updating work orders through maintenance software.
• Cleaning and organizing shops, storage, fleet areas.
• Assessing and troubleshooting equipment and performing repairs.
• Performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
• Operating large equipment (tractors, forklifts, etc.).
• Operating small equipment (ATVs, pumps, chainsaws).
• Supervise volunteers and group volunteer project days.
• Assist with events and set up spaces as needed.
• Weekly travel to off-campus job sites for maintenance and projects.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical

Heavy equipment operation

Volunteer coordination

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management

Tools

Maintenance software

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Audubon Society is seeking an on-site Associate, Facilities to maintain the Blair Audubon Center and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary grounds and buildings. The role focuses on boardwalk upkeep, shop organization, and fleet maintenance, and requires hands-on carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

The position reports to the Senior Facilities Manager and includes maintenance tasks, safety adherence, and occasional travel to off-site sites.