Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership · 1 month ago
Facilities Manager
Rockland, Maine, United States
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$900/wk - $900/wkHurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership is seeking to fill the position of Facilities Manager for the 2026 island season. The Facilities Manager will oversee the management, construction, and maintenance of systems and infrastructure essential to day-to-day operations on Hurricane Island, while also managing the Facilities Assistants and collaborating with the Island Operations Director.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Work in coordination with the Island Operations Director to complete larger infrastructure projects, capital improvements, and maintenance of all equipment and tools
Collaborate with the Island Operations Director to determine work priorities
Manage the day-to-day infrastructure maintenance projects of Hurricane Island (cabin repairs, infrastructure systems, small-scale construction, etc.)
Assist the Waterfront and Fleet Manager with boat maintenance as needed
Manage the seasonal Facilities Assistants work flow and performance on infrastructure daily tasks and larger projects, including administrative tasks such as staff hours worked and timesheet submissions
Create supply lists needed from vendors for infrastructure projects to be reviewed and approved by the Island Operations Director before placing orders. This process includes arranging boat logistics for mainland errand runs and supply pick up
Oversee the care and stewardship of all facilities including but not limited to: groundskeeping and mowing; ensuring all public spaces are clean and neat; ensuring lodging is maintained and ready for guests; addressing small maintenance and repairs; addressing immediate facility safety needs and repairs; attending to facilities needs and questions from guests etc
Occasionally assist Educators with program delivery
Participate as a full member of Hurricane Island’s intentional community, including following and enforcing campus policies and community expectations, welcoming visitors to the island and communicating about Hurricane’s mission and work, participating in community tasks including daily and weekly chores, performing other duties relating to the organization’s goals and mission as required
Qualification
Required
Experience with light carpentry, shingling, roofing plus basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and composting practices
Comfortable working with power tools and some experience with larger equipment (tractor, backhoe, rototiller, etc.)
Experience with working collaboratively across a small community of departmental teams and managing direct staff
Demonstrated safe chainsaw use and maintenance during trail clearing and downed tree maintenance and/or willingness to obtain OSHA-compliant chainsaw safety course certification or similar certification at Hurricane's expense
Able to multi-task and keep several projects moving along at once. Flexibility and positive attitude when weather, staffing, or other resource changes require an adjustment to the day's work plan
Experience in managing staff and department schedules, providing leadership, and providing direction and feedback to those being managed
Positive and helpful attitude, understanding how to balance multiple priorities coming from different needs across the entire organization
Willingness to train Facilities staff in safe use and maintenance of equipment
CPR, First Aid, or Wilderness First Responder certification (WFR course is available on Hurricane Island in the spring)
Capable of safely lifting 50lbs of weight and working on unstable surfaces
Ability to work in a noisy, energetic environment while remaining welcoming to community members
Ability and willingness to work and live in a remote island community with rustic and off-the-grid accommodations where all staff share living and work spaces
Interest and enthusiasm for working with youth
Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Demonstrated initiative to identify and complete projects and work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Authorized to lawfully work in the United States
Preferred
Experience with sustainable infrastructure systems (ie. solar power, water filtration, composting toilets)
Comfortable navigating small boats on the waters of Penobscot Bay
Some knowledge of boat maintenance and small engine repair
Experience working with diverse communities, including racial and ethnic minority groups, English language learners, urban youth, low-income and immigrant communities, LGBTQ individuals, people with special needs, and other groups underrepresented in environmental education
Benefits
Rustic housing for the entirety of their contracted employment
Meals are provided on Hurricane Island when our programmatic season is in session
Company
Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
Our mission is to create and preserve an open, sustainable island community that supports and enhances the educational opportunities of youth from Maine and beyond.
Founded in 2009
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase