FEATURED JOB OPENING: Maintenance/Housekeeping Couple - Key Largo, FL

MarineLab/ MRDF is hiring a maintenance worker/housekeeping COUPLE to live and work at our marine science educational facility in Key Largo! Because we work with children, candidates must provide references and pass background checks including Level II fingerprinting checks. We have very low turnover, so this must be a pretty cool place to work! We also have a small staff, so candidates must be team players and willing to pitch in where needed.  The facility includes 5 boats, which are maintained primarily by our Lead Captain but help may occasionally be required, a large dorm/classroom/office building, campus grounds, a cafeteria/dining hall, and various outbuildings. We have a positive, upbeat work environment – come join our team!

Maintenance job is full time (40 hours a week) and requires general maintenance skills, including carpentry, plumbing, light groundskeeping, and electrical. The right candidate is detail oriented, has organizational skills to manage work load, including purchasing supplies, and self-motivated. This position has potential for advancement within a year - 18 months. English required; Spanish-English bilingual a plus but not required.

Housekeeping job is part time (32 - 35 hours per week) and requires general cleaning skills (bathrooms, dorm rooms, offices). This position also requires supervisory skills such as scheduling self and one other housekeeper to meet program needs, and the right candidate is self-motivated and has the organizational skills to manage work load, including purchasing supplies. English required; Spanish-English bilingual a plus but not required.

On-site housing is included in a newly renovated mobile home, which has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and a washer/dryer. Utilities, including internet, are included. Please note that onsite housing is part of the compensation package (value: $20K per year) and residence is required. Duties include being on call 5 nights a week for any onsite maintenance issues (usually an air conditioner issue!), and 1 hour/week is allocated for any overnight calls. The entire facility is non-smoking; housing includes one parking space; small pets considered.

Both positions are paid hourly. In addition, benefits include paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, company health insurance, and retirement contribution after one year. Staff shirts provided. Hourly rate starts between $13 - $14/hour, commensurate with experience, and is reviewed after 60 days. Position is open until filled; our target start date is flexible but hopefully January 8, 2020.