Facilities Maintenance Apprentice & Manatee Rescue Team

Job Type: 
Job
Company Info: 
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Hwy
Grassy Key, FL 33050
United States
Company Website: 
https://dolphins.org/career_opportunities
Description: 
Dolphin Research Center (DRC) currently has a full-time opening for an Facilities Maintenance Apprentice. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility dedicated to teaching, learning and caring about marine mammals and the environment we share. Position Responsibilities: Major duties of this position in our Animal Care and Habitat Department may include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintenance of buildings, equipment, vehicles, and boats. Attend to plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and automotive needs. Assist with land and water construction projects. Cleaning, maintenance, and repair of floating docks and in water fencing. Maintain and repair filtration systems. Maintain records and systems. Maintenance and repair of netting and dive equipment. Assist with stocking fish within freezer. Participate on Manatee Rescue Team. Perform safe removal of sea life from lagoons. Support Medical and Animal Care and Training staff with care of dolphins, sea lion, exotic birds and other DRC animals, including but not limited to weighing animals, transferring to different lagoons/habitats, in-water medical check-ups, etc.
Posting Date: 
10/21/25
Application Deadline: 
11/22/25
Number of Positions: 
1
Requirements: 
Qualifications: Successful candidate will be a flexible, responsible, organized, and motivated individual who demonstrates excellent “team player” skills. Must be physically fit, able to lift 75 pounds, and have a high comfort level in the water. Must be dedicated to the animals’ care, safety and well-being at all times. Will either be diver certified or be willing to become diver certified. Must possess general “handy-man” skills, knowledge of dive equipment maintenance is a plus. Must have a clean driving record. Must be able to work outdoors in the Florida heat and other extreme weather conditions.
How to Apply: 
If you are interested, please send your resume and completed application by email to drc-hr@dolphins.org or fax them to the Human Resources Director at (305) 289-8902. You may also mail them to Dolphin Research Center, Human Resources Director, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050 or stop by the center and complete an application in person.