Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Full-time · NY, United States
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for a full-time Maintainer in Millbrook, NY. This is a unionized, salaried, non-exempt, benefited position.
Duties include repair, maintenance and improvements of the buildings, roads, and mechanical systems.
Qualifications include the ability to wear Protective Personal Equipment, including a respirator. Candidate must also have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and to stand for long periods of time.
Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, hold a valid driver’s license and have the ability to perform general maintenance in both interior and exterior environments. Minimum of 4 years experience performing maintenance in commercial and residential buildings which include carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC. The successful candidate will be conscientious and safety-minded.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Position report to Mr. Fred Merritt.
Posting is open until August 17, 2024 or until filled.
To apply, visit our website at www.caryinstitute/who we are/jobs and complete our online job application. Please attach one document which includes a cover letter, resume and the names and full contact information (including e-mail address) for three professional references.
The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Founded in 1983, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is one of the world’s leading independent environmental research organizations. Areas of expertise include freshwater, the ecology of infectious diseases, environmental chemistry, invasive species, and climate change. Studies by our scientists have been instrumental in informing the Clean Air Act, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and environmental management practices throughout the Northeast, including the Hudson River, New York’s Catskill and Adirondack forests, and the watershed of Baltimore, Maryland. Hallmark projects include studies of the impact of acid rain on forests and freshwater ecosystems, unraveling the relationship between biodiversity loss and emerging infectious diseases, and tracking how climate change influences the spread of invasive species. The Cary Institute’s Goals: •Advance understanding about the structure and function of ecological systems. •Provide the scientific knowledge needed to solve environmental problems. •Enhance the ecological literacy of students, decision makers, and the public. •Train the next generation of ecologists and resource managers.