Island Engineer

• Assist in the daily operation and maintenance of Shoals Marine Laboratory’s Appledore Island facilities, under the supervision of the SML Lead Engineer.
• Assist in the maintenance, repair and improvement to equipment, buildings, and grounds using a wide variety of trade skills. (includes but is not limited to painting, carpentry, mowing, trail maintenance, etc.)
• Assist with monitoring, maintenance, and operation of diesel generators, green energy grids, a wind turbine, reverse osmosis system, freshwater, saltwater, and waste-water systems, solar water heating system, composting toilet facilities, vehicles (gators, backhoe and tractor), vessels, and other machinery.
• Provide visitors with tours and introductions to island green infrastructure.
• Assist in distribution of materials and goods on mainland, vessels and the island. (baggage, equipment, supplies, food, etc.)
• If qualified, operate smaller (less than 25’) vessels.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, researchers, and visitors.
• Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Train and supervise student staff with assigned tasks within purview of Island Engineering.
• Expected to be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels.
• Serve as a crew member on board a commercial vessel, and operator of small vessels.
• Other duties as assigned
• $850 weekly pay rate
• This is a seasonal position, employment dates: May 5, 2025-September 14, 2025.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must have significant facilities and equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience.
•Applicants should be ambitious and self-motivated, able to take initiative and work independently when needed. 
• Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. 
• Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing. 
• Meet the University of New Hampshire’s hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required).
• Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment.
•Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment.
•Knowledge of basic computer skills; proven organization skills; attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

•We are especially interested in candidates with experience operating remote field stations using sustainable engineering solutions.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours.
• Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland.
• Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.