Maintenance Technician Job Listing at The Nature Conservancy in United States of America

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The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working globally to protect ecologically important lands and waters for people and nature. Located 1,000 miles south of Hawaii, Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular marine wilderness areas on Earth. Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands and is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge out to 12 miles and a Marine National Monument out to 50 miles. The Nature Conservancy owns Cooper Island, and manages the atoll in partnership with the USFWS.

Palmyras research station supports scientific research by the world renowned research institutions making up the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium (PARC) (see www.palmyra-research.org ). Staff are hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to operate the research station and camp facilities. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for field station maintenance and supports field station operations. This full-time position is responsible for upkeep and repairs of all field station facilities including buildings, roads, and runway; maintenance of water, waste, plumbing and electrical systems; maintenance of generators; assists with vehicle maintenance including boats, trucks, tractors; trouble-shooting including rust abatement and painting; assists with maintenance and repairs for diesel, gasoline and outboard engines, as well as all motorized and non-motorized equipment. Responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory of necessary parts and materials for maintenance operations. Responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of selected field station facilities and any other duties as assigned by the Field Station Manager or Palmyra Program Director.

This is a seasonal assignment with the opportunity to return for future assignments based on performance. Assignments require residence on Palmyra Atoll with no option of leaving until season is complete.

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• High school diploma and 4 years direct experience maintaining facilities and equipment with applied knowledge in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, basic carpentry and painting skills.
• Experience with repairing mechanical equipment and engines.
• Experience driving and operating heavy machinery.
• Experience with maintenance of water and waste systems.
• Experience performing work that requires physical mobility and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; including climbing tall ladders, working on roofs and small cramped spaces.
• Cumulative 1 year experience working in a confined community such as aboard a ship, field camp, or remote field station.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and 4 years direct experience in maintaining facilities and equipment with applied knowledge in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, basic carpentry and painting skills.
• Experience with repairing mechanical equipment and engines.
• Experience driving and operating heavy machinery.
• Ability to perform work that requires physical mobility; including climbing tall ladders, working on roofs and small cramped spaces.
• Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck, two-way radio, etc)
• Ability to complete tasks independently and manage diverse activities under deadlines.
• Ability to perform physical work, sometime under adverse conditions or in inclement weather
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid drivers license
• PC familiarity; ability to maintain inventory of parts and supplies in Excel.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

The Maintenance Technician will work 6 days per week, in variable weather conditions (hot, humid, wet), at a remote location, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions:

• require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain
• present frequent possibility of injury
• require long hours in isolated settings
• exposure to petroleum products, paint and fuels
• require living with a small community of people 24/7 with no option to leave for 3 months
• require employees to be on call on 48 hour shifts to allow for 24 hour a day emergency coverage
• require employees to assist with community chores even on days off

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

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