Facilities Assistant

About the role

The Facilities Assistant will assist with maintaining the Blair Audubon Center and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary grounds, buildings, and satellite locations. This is a 20-hour per week, part-time position on-site at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist Facility members with various daily operations and complete daily work orders.
• Work with Volunteers to supervise campus cleanup and boardwalk repairs.
• Weekly campus cleanup, including leaf blowing pathways, picking up trash in parking lot, etc.
• Assist with special events and functions such as setting up meeting rooms and other spaces when requested.
• Responsible for maintenance tasks such as boardwalk repairs, carpentry, fleet equipment repairs, transporting equipment, and running errands.
• Maintains and fosters a culture of safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School, GED, or Vocational required.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
• 0-1 years’ experience in building trades, grounds support, or related fields.
• A valid U.S. driver's license – transport equipment, run errands, and drive to auxiliary work sites.
• Experience with basic trades including carpentry, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing troubleshooting.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with other staff and interact positively with visitors to the sanctuary and others in the community.
• Pride and ownership in work, good judgment, and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• A flexible approach to work and willingness to work various hours to support Visitor Center and Sanctuary needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly ethical, honest, and reliable.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and be detail-oriented.
• Commitment to safety through strict adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, working conditions, and terrains with or without accommodation.

Additional Information

Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 / hour

National Audubon Society Competencies: Building Relationships, Problem Solving, Accountability, Supporting Change, Critical Thinking.

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