EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FULL-TIME TEMPORARY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Through October 2016 The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, has an immediate need for a temporary Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Marine Mammal Center's mission is to expand knowledge about marine mammals-their health and that of their ocean environment-and to inspire their global conservation. Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers, and an engaged community. About the Organization The Marine Mammal Center is the largest facility of its kind in the world. Founded in 1975, The Center has grown into an internationally renowned and state-of-the art marine mammal hospital, research center and educational organization. Each year, The Center treats 600 - 800 sick, injured and orphaned marine mammals, with the goal of rehabilitation and release. Its professional staff collaborates with over 30 different scientific, educational, federal, state and non-profit organizations from around the world. Marine mammal scientists and veterinarians from across the globe visit The Center and shadow its staff and volunteers to learn from the hundreds of animals treated each year, and from its acclaimed veterinary, scientific, and research staff. By collaborating with leading scientists and researchers to learn from the patients in their care, The Center expands and advances science to increase understanding of the health of the ocean and highlights implications for human health. In addition to its work with the scientific community, The Center's formal and informal education programs reach 100,000 children and adults ever year. Ultimately, The Center's work inspires action and fosters stewardship toward the care of our environment. Overlooking the ocean in the Marin Headlands, in Sausalito, CA, The Center operates three field stations in its 600-mile rescue range on the California coastline from San Luis Obispo through Mendocino County, as well as its new Kona, Hawaii facility. With an annual operating budget of $8M, 60 staff and 1,200 actively engaged volunteers, The Center operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. About the Opportunity The Facilities Maintenance Technician is part of a team of 6 staff responsible for inspecting, operating and maintaining The Center's buildings and physical facilities. Duties include light building maintenance, landscaping and assisting other technicians with project work. This position reports to the Life Support and Facilities Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Specialist. Core Competencies: areas of proficiency, abilities, etc. * Basic plumbing skills * Basic fabrication skills * Light Mechanical systems work * Painting * Effective verbal, listening communications skills * Decision making and problem solving skills * Good time management and the ability to work unsupervised Specific duties: actual job duties and responsibilities * Perform minor facility maintenance such as painting, landscaping & weeding * Perform daily inspections on building systems * Perform maintenance tasks on building equipment * Isolate, troubleshoot and coordinate the repair of faulty building systems * Provide support on fabrication projects * Provide support to outside contractors * Interface and communicate effectively with The Center's rescue and animal care workforce (staff and volunteers) * Provide support for other departments Qualifications: education, training, etc. needed * The incumbent would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through related experience. * Experience in safe work practices, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the understanding of material safety data sheets (MSDS). * High school diploma or equivalent * A valid California driver's license Work environment & physical demands * Must be able to work a full time rotating schedule that covers all hours of the day, all days of the week including weekends and holidays * Must be able to use PPE, including a respirator * Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs * Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions Qualifications: education, training, etc. needed * The incumbent would normally attain the required knowledge and skills through related experience. * Experience in safe work practices, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the understanding of material safety data sheets (MSDS). * High school diploma or equivalent * A valid California driver's license Work environment & physical demands * Must be able to work a full time rotating schedule that covers all hours of the day, all days of the week including weekends and holidays * Must be able to use PPE, including a respirator * Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs * Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions Click Here to Apply<https://tmmc.recruiterbox.com/jobs/a6958841cc3240ea90996fd72788c094> The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 18, 2016