Facilities Technician at Woodwell Climate Research Center

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 Climate’s Facility team as the Facilities Technician to help maintain the Center’s Campus. The Facilities Technician is crucial to our organization's ability to serve the community, as it directly contributes to providing a clean, safe, and functional environment for all. In 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 Woodwell’s procedures

• Identifies contractors that align with Woodwell’s 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

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 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/December 2025

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, nonexempt position, the annual salary range starting at $58,000 + 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 as a single PDF to our career’s portal.

Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about Woodwell’s 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.