Maintenance Technician

White Oak Conservation; Yulee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

White Oak Conservation in Florida is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on residential and light commercial electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems across our 600-acre property. The Technician will assist with appliance repair for kitchen, laundry, refrigeration, HVAC maintenance, and will conduct weekly rounds to report issues to the Facilities Manager.

The role requires 3–5 years of general maintenance or handyman work, with journeyman

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of general maintenance, construction, or handyman work.
• Journeyman electrical and plumbing certifications preferred.
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings and adhere to guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install as needed.
• Inspect for safety hazards and maintenance needs.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on building systems.
• Maintain lighting, electrical, and plumbing systems inside and outside facilities.
• Provide maintenance reports to the Facilities Manager and suggest actions.
• Repair and maintain sewage systems and kitchen appliances.
• Assist with HVAC preventive maintenance and other equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Document work orders and progress using digital tracking app.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Electrical basics

Self-motivation

Education

Journeyman Electrical Certification

Journeyman Plumbing Certification

Job description

Maintenance Technician

White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earth's rarest wild animals through innovative training, research, education, and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature. The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida, surrounded by 22,000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property. Founded in 1982, White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care, develop holistic animal management techniques, and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large, naturalistic habitats.

White Oak Mission

Saving endangered wildlife and habitats through sustainable populations, expanding education initiatives, and responsible land stewardship.

Job Summary

This position conducts preventative maintenance and repairs for residential and light commercial electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. The Maintenance Technician will assist with appliance repair and maintenance for kitchen, laundry, refrigeration, HVAC preventative maintenance and minor repairs. The Maintenance Technician will make weekly rounds to assess and report any issues with assigned properties.

Essential Duties

• Conduct trouble shooting, repairs, and installation as needed.
• Conduct inspections to identify safety hazards and preventative maintenance needs.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on all interior and exterior serviceable building systems
• Perform routine scheduled preventative maintenance on all lighting/ electrical and plumbing systems interior and exterior of all facilities.
• Provide Facilities Manager with report of preventive maintenance inspections performed and suggest corrective actions to be applied
• Perform repairs and maintenance to all sewage systems
• Perform repairs and maintenance of commercial and residential kitchen, laundry, and other appliances
• Troubleshoot and determine service requirements by applying technical skills and experience, including HVAC system operations and preventive maintenance experience
• Repair, replacement, and maintenance of pool pumps, controls, and piping systems as well as other pumps including irrigation, recirculating, and fire protection pumps
• Work closely with maintenance manager and team to complete priority maintenance projects
• Serve as a mechanical and electrical representative to other maintenance staff and contractors
• Complete and submit required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Safely and accurately operate construction equipment, hand and power tools along with shop machinery to complete assigned projects.
• Install fixtures including drywall, flooring, windows, doors, and hardware.
• Manage inventory of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies in the service vehicle.
• Document work orders and progress using our digital tracking mobile application.
• Respond promptly to urgent or emergency maintenance requests across the region.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years in general maintenance, construction, or handyman roles.
• Certificates of competency (journeyman cards) in electrical and plumbing preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, painting, and basic electrical work.
• Ability to operate without direct supervision and be self‑motivated, persistent, confident, tenacious, and take pride in work.
• Flexibility in work hours and schedule; job may occasionally require working long hours, weekends, and holidays
• Dependable, trustworthy, and neatly groomed
• Excellent time management skills to handle independent travel schedules.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff at different regional sites.
• Capable of receiving and following instructions and communicating with co‑workers
• Ability to read and adhere to labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Attentive to detail and always alert to ensure safety

Physical Requirements, Hazards, and Special Working Conditions

• Must have valid Florida or Georgia drivers’ license.
• Working in inclement weather, extreme temperatures (attics), loud machinery noise, and hazardous materials.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders regularly.
• Work requires the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Weekend rotating coverage is required and occasional after‑hour service work.

White Oak Conservation is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome, and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.