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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Riverwoods Facilities and Services Manager - Lorida, Fl.

The Facilities and Services Manager supports the Riverwoods Field Lab on the Kissimmee River in Highlands County, Florida.  The position provides residential facilities and grounds maintenance, field/boating support of the Riverwoods Field Lab, a comprehensive Education and Research Center, supporting the Kissimmee River Restoration, the largest river restoration in the world!

This unique opportunity requires fulltime residence on the FAU Riverwoods property in Lorida, FL.  The Riverwoods Facilities and Services Manager will receive free housing, paid utilities, and a cell phone stipend.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Provides residential facilities maintenance including, but not limited to, electric, plumbing and carpentry.

Provides support to researchers in the field.

Provides boating support including, but not limited to, mechanical, safety, trailering, and boating skills.

Provides grounds keeping and maintenance services.

Provides security through living onsite with free housing at Riverwoods Field Lab, Lorida Florida.

The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.

Five years of experience in electric, plumbing and carpentry required.

Ability to lift 60 lbs. and work in remote locations, often under difficult environmental conditions (heat, humidity, and rain), and in areas occupied by alligators, snakes and stinging insects required.

Valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License or the ability to obtain one in a timely manner.

Ability to complete the DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course, South Florida Water Management District’s airboat pilot training, and safety training in first aid and CPR required.

Enrollment in Maritime Consortium’s Drug Free Vessel program will be required. (http://drugfreevessel.com/)

Requires fulltime residence on the FAU Riverwoods property in Lorida, FL. The Riverwoods Facilities and Services Manager will receive free housing, paid utilities, and a cell phone stipend.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Certificates/accreditations/licensures in mechanics and boating.

Certificates/accreditations/licensures in electric, plumbing and any aspect of construction.

Salary:

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour.

This unique opportunity requires fulltime residence on the FAU Riverwoods property in Lorida, FL. The Riverwoods Facilities and Services Manager will receive free housing, paid utilities, and a cell phone stipend.

College or Department:

COS: Center for Environmental Studies

Location:

Riverwoods Field Station (Highland)

Work Days and Hours:

Up to 40 hours per week with a flexible work schedule.

Application Deadline:

2024-11-14

Special Instructions to Applicant:

***UPDATED*** Job Duties

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.