Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant Location: Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex Type of Job: Full-time Contract Position Schedule : 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Duties: Assist in repairing fences and installing/repairing gates on the Caribbean Islands NWR Complex to prevent illegal entrance of off-road vehicles, cattle, and horses into Refuge lands. Support general facility maintenance projects, including construction, rehabilitation, preventive maintenance, concrete work, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical work, planting, vegetation control, and operation of agricultural equipment. Assist with maintenance mechanic operations, including vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance, welding, torch cutting, grinding, and general metalwork. Qualifications:  Valid state driver's license. Basic knowledge of vehicle repairs, heavy equipment operation, welding, masonry work, and basic carpentry skills. Fish and Wildlife Service certification to operate heavy equipment. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Powered by JazzHR