Preservation & Facilities Coordinator

Tybee Island Light Station and Museum; Georgia; On-site; USD 57,242,035 - 77,299,891; Full time

Job summary

The Preservation & Facilities Coordinator at Tybee Island Light Station & Museum supports maintenance of historic buildings, grounds, and visitor facilities. This hands-on role assists preservation projects, routine maintenance, site operations, and visitor readiness to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming experience for all guests.

Responsibilities include basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, seasonal landscaping, opening/closing procedures, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance, construction, preservation, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or general building maintenance.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Willingness to learn historic preservation techniques and standards.
• Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain historic buildings, grounds, and visitor facilities.
• Assist preservation projects and site operations.
• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting tasks.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other staff on maintenance and preservation.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Job description

Reports To: Executive Director & Director of Operations
Position: Full-Time, Hourly, $23.50/hour

Schedule: Saturday-Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Position Summary

The Preservation & Facilities Coordinator helps maintain the Tybee Island Light Station & Museum's historic buildings, grounds, and visitor facilities. This hands‑on position supports preservation projects, routine maintenance, site operations, and visitor readiness to help ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming experience for all guests.

Assist with the preservation, maintenance, and repair of historic buildings, exhibits, furnishings, and grounds.

Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

Awareness of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.

Complete daily opening and closing procedures, including monitoring building systems, utilities, and security alarms.

Maintain clean public and staff areas by performing routine housekeeping tasks such as cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, and sweeping.

Assist with seasonal landscaping, grounds maintenance, and site appearance.

Work safely by following OSHA guidelines and organizational safety procedures.

Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other staff on maintenance and preservation projects.

Support exhibit installation, special events, parking operations, and other site activities as needed.

Monitor visitors while working on the grounds and help ensure compliance with site policies.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of the museum's mission.

Qualifications

Experience in facilities maintenance, construction, preservation, or a related field is preferred.

Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or general building maintenance.

Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.

Willingness to learn historic preservation techniques and standards.

Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements & Schedule

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically active work, including standing, walking, climbing stairs (must be able to climb the 178 steps in lighthouse), and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Full-time, hourly position with regular weekend work, holiday work, and occasional evenings for special events.