Island Engineer
About the Organization
About Star Island:
Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Our mission is to hold and administer a wide variety of themed conferences and personal retreats including educational, religious, and kindred purposes consistent with the principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ. Star Island is a unique place. SIC is a place of natural and rugged beauty and each employee is able to share in the experience of Star Island’s location and its environment. At work, SIC promotes a culture that stimulates openness, interpersonal communication, professionalism and a high appreciation for process.
At Star Island Corporation, we appreciate the value and richness of different perspectives and experiences. We constantly strive to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We work to make you feel welcomed and engaged as a valued member of the team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Star Island will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
About the Job
Nonprofit seasonal retreat center seeking hands-on full-time, seasonal Island Engineer
Star Island, a $4.6 million budget non-profit organization, with corporate offices in Portsmouth, NH, is looking to add a full-time, seasonal (~mid-April to ~mid- to late-October) Island Engineer to their organization.
Reporting to the Island Manager, the Island Engineer is responsible for ensuring effective operation and maintenance of island infrastructure, equipment, and systems including: diesel/solar power generation and distribution, refrigeration, commercial kitchen, commercial laundry, propane, hot water generation, plumbing, cranes, vehicles, small engines, heavy equipment, fire/safety, and other island equipment. The Island Engineer position is a seasonal, full-time, exempt position. The Island Engineer supervises the Assistant Island Engineer/Administrator, and in collaboration with the Assistant Island Engineer/Administrator, the Maintenance/Mechanical Crew.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure infrastructure/systems are regularly monitored: fuel, power, refrigeration, and safety.
- Ensure understanding of and compliance with State of NH air resources permit to operate, waste management regulations, safe workplace standards, and other state/federal statutes and regulations.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with organizational policies and procedures including purchasing and record-keeping.
- Ensure records are kept for all maintenance activities.
- Establish and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for island equipment and systems.
- Ensure effective and trackable response system for work orders/repair requests, reported issues, and emergencies.
- Assist in planning and implementation of seasonal island start-up and shutdown including system/infrastructure set-up, winterization, and seasonal transitions.
- Ensure staffing plan for 24-hour coverage and response.
- Establish and maintain culture of workplace safety.
- Ensure that the facilities department has tools and training necessary to effectively complete expected duties.
- Effectively utilize and manage contractors and skilled volunteers within the Island Engineer’s areas of responsibility; maintain a network of experts to assist staff with various projects.
- Participate in regular facilities team meetings, tasks, and projects.
- Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities consistent with those listed above.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Work experience or degree in engineering, facilities/infrastructure maintenance, energy efficiency, or related disciplines.
- Ability to troubleshoot systems and technical issues.
- Flexibility, resourcefulness, and strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated supervisory ability.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in group settings.
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and requests.
- Safe, cooperative, respectful individual who will thrive in the close working and living quarters of Star Island’s remote setting.
- Overnight stay/residency on Island.
- This is a full-time, seasonal (~mid-April to ~mid- to late-October) opportunity. The salary range is $850-$1,000/week, depending on education and experience.
- Transportation to and from the island as well as rustic on-island housing and meals are provided at no cost to the employee.
- Subject to availability and other factors, you may have overnight guests on the island free of charge, up to twelve nights during the conference season. You may have guests beyond these twelve nights at the regular, reduced employee guest rate. You must be present on island to host guests.
- 1 day paid sick leave/full month worked.
About Star Island
Star Island is one of the nine Isles of Shoals located seven miles off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Our mission is to hold and administer a wide variety of themed conferences and personal retreats including educational, religious, and kindred purposes consistent with the principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ. Star Island is a unique place – a place of natural and rugged beauty and each employee is able to share in the experience of Star Island’s location and its environment. At work, Star Island Corporation promotes a culture that stimulates openness, interpersonal communication, professionalism and a high appreciation for process. Employees are recognized for their hard work and the skills they bring to the job.
To apply, please submit resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to office@starisland.org.