Job Listings

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is hiring a Shipping Assistant  to join the Facilities and Services team. Reporting to the Manager of Distribution and Services, the Shipping Assistant will assist the International and Domestic Shipping Coordinators in processing outbound shipments for successful arrival at their destination by performing a variety of administrative functions.    This is a full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Instiution is searching for a Distribution and Services Managerto join the Facilities and Services team. Reporting to the Facilities Director, this position manages the operations of the Institution's Distribution Center related to external and internal materials movement, including domestic and foreign freight shipments, mail processing, distributing and warehousing, as well as for support of Institution conferences, meetings, special functions and other activities. Manages the operations of the Institution's Food Services (Buttery) and fleet vehicles.  Manages other functions as directed by Facilities Director. This is a full-time, exempt position and is eligible for benefits.  

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is hiring a Shipping Coordinator  to join the Facilities and Services team. This position utilizes customer service skills to accomplish all aspects of international and domestic shipment logistics required to meet the needs of the scientific staff, operations groups, and administrative functions in accordance with budgets, schedules, and all domestic and international transportation laws and regulations. Resolves problems in a professional manner to satisfy client expectations. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Food Service Assistant - Casual for the Summer (preferably from Memorial Day through Labor Day). Reporting to the Manager of Distribution and Services, The Food Services Assistant will assist in the preparation of breakfast, lunch, salads, snacks to be served at the WHOI Buttery for Institution employees, students, guests, and other visitors. This position is also responsible for promoting a comfortable and clean atmosphere to enable WHOI personnel and guests to eat, relax, and converse. This is a temporary, casual, non-exempt position, and is eligible for casual benefits. The schedule for this position during the Summer is Monday - Friday from approximately 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, with the potential for additional hours.   The internal working title for this position will be Distribution Assistant.    

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Security Guard-Casual to join the Facilities Department.    Under direct supervision, performs routine security checks throughout the entire Institution. This a casual position, and is eligible for casual benefits.   

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Distribution Assistant/Senior Distribution Assistant. Reporting to the appropriate Distribution Supervisor and under general direction, provides assistance and support to a broad range of Institution operations and services. Duties may be concentrated in a particular area and/or across multiple service functions, in response to staffing and workload needs. General areas of operation include Building Services, Food Services, Receiving & Mail Services, and Shipping & Warehouse Services. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Senior Licensed Electrician to join the Facilities department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.    Working independently, the Senior Licensed Electrician performs all electrical tasks with superior ability and assists in shop activity, organization and planning where necessary. May be required to coordinate work with other trades and/or contractors to complete work.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Licensed Electrician to join the Facilities department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for benefits.    Reporting to the Electrical Shop Supervisor, the Licensed Electrican, performs a wide variety of electrical tasks in Institution buildings and on ships.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Mechanic or Sr. Mechanic to join the Facilities Department. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. Reporting to the Lead Mechanic, this position assists with the planning and oversight of maintenance, repair, and installation work of all ship board, mechanical and scientific systems.   Mechanic: Performs mechanical construction, repair, maintenance, and installation involving a wide variety of shipboard and shore mechanical and scientific systems and equipment items.   Senior Mechanic:  Performs complex mechanical construction, repair, and installation work involving a wide variety of shop and scientific equipment.   Through training and/or work experience, the ideal candidate should be skilled in several trades, enabling the application of technical knowledge to perform assigned tasks independent of supervision.  Unusual and unprecedented situations are reviewed with Mechanical Shop Supervisor.   

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking a Shop Services Assistant  to join our Facilities Department. Under general direction from a Facilities Shop Supervisor, the candidate will performs a variety of routine work associated with the areas of machining, maintenance, electrical, and/or carpentry.    The regular, full-time, non-exempt position is eligible for full benefits. 

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for two Security Guard to join the Facilities Department.These are regular, half-time, non-exempt position eligible for Benefits.   Under direct supervision, performs routine security checks during the night and on weekends throughout the entire Institution. Schedule can be any of the following shifts, every other weekend 8am-4pm and Weds 12am-8am.    

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking two Facilities Engineer to join our Facilities Department. Under general direction from the Facilities Director, the Facilities Engineeror Sr. Facilities Engineer is responsible for implementing engineering solutions in a dynamic ocean research institution. This includes HVAC, mechanical systems, and activities surrounding construction or renovation projects for innovative scientists and ocean engineers. The successful applicant applies effective communication and construction management techniques to the planning, design, and implementation of assigned project(s) from conception to completion, controlling time and cost while ensuring a high level of quality. Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating all design and construction processes: selecting, hiring, and overseeing specialty trade contractors; managing the project budget; coordinating and managing materials and equipment; reviewing contracts; and ensuring the safety of employees and the general public. Be part of our mission to transform ocean science for a better and more sustainable world. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits. The internal working titles for this position could be either Facilities Engineeror Sr. Facilities Engineer. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate’s level of education & experience.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for two Machinist or Sr. Machinist to join the Facilities Department to perform routine and production machining of metals and plastics. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.   The internal working titles for this position could be either Machinist or Sr. Machinist. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate’s level of education & experience.