Division/Title
Facilities / Maintenance Technician
Reporting Relationship
Facilities Manager
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician will work independently to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the property at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the Juno Beach Pier. This includes performing preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. The individual will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of facility’s equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
- Assists with monitoring and maintaining all building systems as assigned.
- As directed, completes grounds work which includes washing windows, pressure washing, weed control, trash pickup, painting, landscaping, and maintaining the dumpster area.
- Responsible for transporting equipment and supplies to off-campus locations, especially for programs and events.
- Assists the Campus Operations Manager with maintaining facility tools and equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining a professional, courteous manner with all employees, contractors and guests.
- Responsible for assuring that safety standards are used at all times.
- Responsible for understanding and following established department procedures and company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- As needed, performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic understanding of building operations and infrastructure including, but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, and masonry.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to work outdoors under extreme conditions.
- Ability to safely operate all-terrain vehicles.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
About Us
More than 40 years ago, long-time Juno Beach resident Eleanor Fletcher started what is now the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The center now hosts thousands of school children each year through field trips, outreach programs, summer camp and other educational experiences
Unique among nonprofits, LMC is a totally free (no charge) facility in North Palm Beach County, FL. LMC relies on the generosity of our guests, our volunteers, and our supporters to power our mission and vision. Our amazing 40+ year history is one of community, family, and fun. The good work we do on campus is designed to promote the conservation of ocean ecosystems and the protection of threatened and endangered sea turtles.
LMC is one of the most visited Cultural destinations in Palm Beach County and in 2023 LMC’s beach-side campus and pier attracted over 350,000 visitors, nearly half of whom were from outside of Palm Beach County. In 2016, LMC entered a working partnership with FPL to help operate Manatee Lagoon, a free educational facility in West Palm Beach designed to educate the public on the endangered manatee and the sensitive ecosystems the manatee calls home. Our core focus areas are education, research, conservation and sea turtle rehabilitation. Our campus is widely known for our world class sea turtle hospital, our cutting-edge sea turtle research laboratory, our sea-side themed gift boutique, and our very popular public and signature events.
Physical Demands + Work Environment
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful applicants must be comfortable in a highly dynamic environment in an active and busy office or outdoor setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position may involve working outdoors in Florida, often in hot and humid conditions, and at events that extend into evening and weekend hours. Must be willing and able to travel for off-site programming and possess a valid driver’s license.
Notes
This is an hourly and non-exempt position. The successful incumbent may be required to perform tasks beyond the scope of this job description as requested by the supervisor. This recruitment may be used to select candidates for additional open positions. It is our policy that all team members, including newly hired, transferred, and promoted team members, will be carefully monitored and evaluated for an initial introductory 3-month period on the job. After satisfactory completion of the introductory evaluation, such team members will be evaluated on an annual basis.
Benefits include, but are not limited to: Life insurance, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, Paid Time Off
