Maintenance Technician I - Operations at Naples Botanical Garden Inc

Naples, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facility Maintenance, Painting, Lighting Repair, Equipment Operation, Parking Management, Problem Solving, Ms Office, Outlook, Communication Skills, First Aid, Cpr

Industry

Leisure;Travel & Tourism

Description

Description Salary Description: $17.07 - $17.50 hourly Classification: Non-exempt Organization Description Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre world-class paradise, featuring the flora and cultures of the tropics and sub-tropics including Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Florida. The Garden’s mission is to connect people and plants through display, education, conservation, and applied science. The Garden has beautifully restored native habitats, cultivated gardens, walking trails, and public programming that offer education and enjoyment for people of all ages. Naples Botanical Garden is a 501(c)3 organization. Position Summary: This position is an integral part of the Operations Team. This position is an entry-level facility operations position with a focus on day-to-day operations and is responsible for operating systems, building services support, and staff support daily. This is a full-time position with weekends required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Opening and preparing the facility for daily activity. Daily Closing and Lockup procedures. Supervised specialty projects: painting, exhibit builds, lighting, and facility repairs. Equipment operators for unloading all ops materials and deliveries. Provide daily support for all garden functions. Facility operation assistance with exhibit utilities and construction. Parking management duties. Assist with other facilities maintenance related tasks when required. Requirements/Qualifications: Trade school completion, and/or 1 year of experience in garden operations or facilities maintenance or equivalent. First and CPR certification. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on field experience. Basic machinery operation or certificate preferred. Problem solving skills. Good computer skills including MS Office (word, excel, etc.), Outlook, and web browsers. Weekends and holidays are required. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. May stand for long periods of time. Walk and inspect property. Work in extreme temperatures and dirty environment. Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Drive vehicle or cart. Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Pre-Employment background check required. Benefits: Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance Retirement Plan Long -Short Term Disability PTO Paid Holidays Garden Perks Naples Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Garden has a long-standing policy of employment and advancement based solely upon qualifications to perform the essential elements of a position without regard to age, creed, gender, national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, HIV status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or mental or physical disability.

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily opening, closing, and general facility operations to support garden functions. Duties include performing repairs, painting, exhibit builds, and managing parking and deliveries.