Seasonal Island Facilities & Energy Technician

The Nature Conservancy (All)

Palmyra (MO)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Board and lodging

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Palmyra Preserve to perform upkeep, repairs, and support operations across facilities and equipment. This role includes management of a renewable energy microgrid and daily site duties on a 3-month seasonal cycle.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 4 years of direct maintenance experience, plus ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding conditions.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma and 4 years’ direct experience maintaining facilities or equipment with applied knowledge in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, or basic carpentry.
  • Experience operating and repairing various types of equipment and machinery (e.g., lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck, two-way radio).
  • Experience performing corrective and preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment and engines.
  • Experience with basic maintenance of water and waste systems or energy systems, preferably photovoltaic, battery storage and diesel generators.
  • Experience with MS Word and Excel in producing reports and maintaining inventories.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Upkeep, construction, maintenance and repairs of all facilities and equipment and support preserve operations.
  • Maintain facilities including buildings, roads, a runway, water treatment facilities, a wastewater treatment wetland, and a 75kw photovoltaic grid with battery and generator backup.
  • Monitor and maintain renewable energy hybrid microgrid (solar PV, battery storage, diesel generator).
  • Track and maintain inventory of parts and materials for maintenance operations using Excel.
  • Daily cleaning and maintenance of selected facilities and any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance
Equipment operation
Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Plumbing
Refrigeration
Carpentry
MS Word
MS Excel
Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mower
Chainsaw
Tractor
Backhoe
Bulldozer
Dump truck
Two-way radio

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Palmyra Preserve to perform upkeep, repairs, and support operations across facilities and equipment. This role includes management of a renewable energy microgrid and daily site duties on a 3-month seasonal cycle.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 4 years of direct maintenance experience, plus ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding conditions.

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