Facilities Engineer at Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc – Falmouth, Massachusetts

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 Engineer to help maintain the Center’s Campus. The Facilities Engineer 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:

Strong knowledge of building codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations to ensure compliance throughout all design activities

Perform a range of maintenance and repair tasks on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting

Assist with plans, designs, and maintains facility infrastructure and equipment to meet the needs of an organization

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

Utilizes CAD software and engineering principles to design and communicate specifications for facility modifications, new development, or equipment

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

Researches and sources the equipment and materials required for the facility, verifying specification requirements and adherence to budget allotment

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 and 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:

Experience working within a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or equivalent.

Working knowledge base in various trades disciplines and a proven track record of working independently to ensure our building systems and equipment operate safely and efficiently

Possesses intermediate knowledge of building codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations to ensure compliance throughout all design activities

Experience with plans, designs, maintenance of facility infrastructure and equipment to meet the needs of an organization

CAD software and engineering principles experience

Strong set of software, technical skills and intermediate soft skills that allow them to work independently on more complex projects

Generation of project requirements and Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish facility CAPEx and estimate design costs

Experience with grounds care and building maintenance, office building cleaning, shipping and receiving experience

Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, pushing, climbing, work with motorized equipment in varying weather conditions

Excellent communication and organization skills

Vocational/technical training and trade license or certification preferred

Willing and able to be on call hours

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management or relevant field

Physical Requirements:

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, exempt basis.

● Typically, full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek as well as on call hours. However, this is a salaried 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: December 2025

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range starting at $70,000 dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.

Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts - Onsite 5 days per week

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.