Facilities Technician

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate people and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing top-ranked independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals organizations corporations communities and nations understand the realities of climate change recognize the impact on our planet and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Summary

Join Woodwell Climates Facility team as the Facilities Technician to help maintain the Centers Campus. The Facilities Technician is crucial to our organizations ability to serve the community as it directly contributes to providing a clean safe and functional environment for this role you will be involved in performing daily operations for both the internal and external maintenance of campus buildings remote sites coordinating contractors and may perform both routine and emergency repairs. This is a self-motivated position with a strong commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform a range of maintenance and repair tasks on building systems including HVAC plumbing electrical and lighting

• Perform and document preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical electrical and site systems to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment including HVAC building management systems (WebCtrl) lighting electrical piping and wastewater

• Contributes to updates for systems drawing documentation and procedures for site systems and equipment under their purview or as assigned

• Provides repair recommendations and oversees system upgrades preventative / seasonal maintenance for site systems or as assigned by management

• Actively maintains inventory for engineering systems parts system accessories auxiliary equipment and maintenance routines through Woodwells procedures

• Identifies contractors that align with Woodwells mission to work on improvements renovations maintenance grounds construction repairs inspections and other tasks as needed

• Woodwell committee participant as requested by departments or as assigned by management

• Perform routine maintenance: carpentry dry-wall painting and minor equipment repairs

• General grounds maintenance landscaping and snow removal

• Communicates with Woodwell staff and visitors on site layout facilities related activities policy and procedure

• Participant in periodic janitorial service for Woodwell spaces: common spaces kitchens offices and restrooms

• Supports and staffs Woodwell events: internal and external

• Participant in off-hour response (On-Call)

• Report the the Director of Facilities

Must have the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Broad knowledge base in various trades and a proven track record of working independently to ensure our building systems and equipment operate safely and efficiently

• Strong set of technical skills and intermediate soft skills that allow them to work independently on more complex projects

• Experience with grounds care and building maintenance

• Experience with office building cleaning

• Shipping and receiving experience

• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks such as lifting pushing and climbing

• Demonstrated ability to work with motorized equipment in varying weather conditions

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Trade license or certification is a PLUS

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent vocational/technical training

Physical Requirements:

In the office:

• Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking standing sitting

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

• Ability to communicate

• Ability to kneel bend and carry items

• Ability to use phone and computers

• Repetitive movements

In the field the physical requirements of this role include:

• Air train vehicle travel to access field locations

• Driving a vehicle or ATV to access field locations

• Standing and sitting for sustained periods

• Frequent bending squatting and kneeling

• Reaching overhead

• Climbing stairs and ladders frequently

• Use of manual and power tools including shovels saws drills and hammers

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs up to 10 times/day

• Ability to carry up to 50lbs up to 10 times/day

• Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs up to 10 times/day

• Ability to work at heights including working on the roof of a 3-story building

• Ability to shovel snow in extreme temperatures

• Ability to work with a variety of equipment from handheld tools to heavy equipment

• Exposure to outside elements in all seasons

• Exposure to biting and stinging insects

Work Environment

Office mechanical spaces and outside environments; this role is conducted in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments across all 4 seasons in multiple locations in Falmouth MA.

Hours of Work

This role is paid on a salary basis.

Typically full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek as well as on call hours. However this is salaried nonexempt position. Therefore the individual is expected to work as required to complete the duties of the position. This will include occasional weekend work.

Application review will begin ongoing

Desired Start Date: November/December2025

Classification and Compensation:This is a full-time salaried nonexempt position the annual salary range starting at $58000 dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.

Location:Falmouth Massachusetts or remote.

Application Instructions:To apply please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae asa single PDFto our careers portal.

Please visit Woodwells websiteto learn more about Woodwells work.

Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100 staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work.

Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex mental or physical disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin familial status veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Woodwell is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices services programs and activities.