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Island Deliveries

Warehouse General Laborer

Kansas City, MO ยท On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Duties include moving large and heavy pieces of furniture and cabinets around the warehouse, loading/unloading trucks, pulling orders for next-day delivery, and keeping the warehouse clean. Island ...

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IT Support Specialist (Okta Admin)

Coppell, TX ยท On-site

About our team Our IT team keeps Island's employees productive and well-equipped every day, making sure everyone has the Tools, access, and support they need to do their best work. We partner with ...

Island

IT Support Specialist (Okta Admin)

Coppell, TX ยท On-site

We believe in being deliberate in our actions, moving fast, staying humble, and paying attention to the details. ๏ปฟAbout our team ๏ปฟ Our IT team keeps Island's employees productive and well ...

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How much do island keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for island keeper in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an island keeper?

An Island Keeper is responsible for managing and maintaining an island, ensuring its natural environment, facilities, and wildlife are well cared for. Duties may include conservation work, security, maintenance, guest services, and monitoring local ecosystems. The role often requires a mix of practical skills, environmental knowledge, and the ability to live in remote or isolated conditions. Island Keepers may work for private owners, conservation organizations, or tourism businesses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an island keeper?

To thrive as an Island Keeper, you need practical maintenance skills, environmental stewardship knowledge, and physical endurance, often supported by prior experience in facilities management, conservation, or hospitality. Familiarity with basic tools, small engine repair, water treatment systems, and first aid certification are often required. Excellent problem-solving, self-motivation, and clear communication skills help individuals excel in this largely autonomous and sometimes remote role. These capabilities ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable upkeep of the island environment while responding effectively to unexpected challenges.

What are some common challenges faced by island keepers and how can they be managed?

Island Keepers often work in remote locations, which can present unique challenges such as managing limited resources, unpredictable weather, and periods of isolation. Due to the autonomy of the role, quick decision-making and problem-solving skills are essential, especially when addressing urgent maintenance issues or unforeseen circumstances. Communication is typically coordinated with remote supervisors or support teams, so strong organizational skills are important for timely updates and managing supplies. Successful Island Keepers stay proactive by keeping thorough maintenance logs and anticipating resource needs. Embracing adaptability and resourcefulness will help you thrive in this unique and rewarding environment.

How do I become an island keeper?

To become an island keeper, candidates typically need a background in environmental science, marine biology, or related fields, along with physical fitness and experience working outdoors. Relevant certifications such as first aid, boating licenses, or environmental management can improve prospects. The role often requires working in remote or challenging environments, with schedules that may include long periods on the island without immediate access to amenities.
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Infographic showing various Island Keeper job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,573 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Island Driver/Luggage Handler - FT

Bald Head Island, NC โ€ข On-site

Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc.
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$14.50 - $17.25/hr

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Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Island Driver - Luggage Handler (Outfitter) Regular Full Time position (includes benefits).

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, transports guests and residents with their luggage to and from the curbside of their Island destination.  Complies with company Customer Service standards.  Reports to the Shift Supervisor.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

NOTE:  The illustrative examples of work listed below are not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by the position.  The examples are intended to represent the level and type of work performed.  This list is not to be considered or represent an employment contract.

Essential Functions:

Loads and unloads luggage onto/from dollies and loads and unloads the dollies onto/from the ferry.  Unloads other items such as, but not limited to: bicycles, golf clubs, boxes, etc.

Directs pedestrian traffic by handling ropes, ensures that departing and arriving passengers get on/off boat in orderly fashion. 

Prepares trams for operation.  Keeps tram clean and orderly.

Politely and cheerfully greets customers and directs them to the appropriate tram.  Assists them with the loading of luggage onto the tram at the ferry landing.  Transports customers and luggage to their destination and helps them with unloading luggage from the tram.

Checks tram fluid levels daily.  Reports any equipment or mechanical problems with tram and repairs if authorized.  Washes and cleans trams as needed.

Operates vehicles at all times in a safe, courteous manner, complies with all traffic rules and laws.

Performs basic janitorial functions in and around the ferry landing, i.e. picks up all trash and empties trash cans.  Sweeps and cleans office area, storage shed, and all assigned work areas.

Delivers mail and other packages transported on ferry.  Loads mail for departure.

Takes immediate, pro-active action to identify owners of stray bags, or to locate reported missing items, and return them to their owners.  Tags and places lost luggage in Lost and Found storage

 area.

Maintains โ€œVehicle Preventive Maintenance Check Listโ€ on a daily basis.

Work schedule includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays, outdoors in all weather

conditions.

Additional Functions:

May fulfill the duties of Dock Person and pre-scan passengers when required, due to

personnel shortages.

(See Dock Person position description for listings of duties required.)

May fulfill the duties of ferry mate, when required, due to personnel shortages.

(See ferry mate position description for listing of duties required.)

May fulfill the duties of Transportation Shift Supervisor when required due to personnel shortages.

(See Transportation Shift Supervisor position description for listing of duties required.)

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or equivalent and, one year of fully licensed driving experience.  Commercial or truck driving experience is preferred coupled with skills in dealing with the public; or an equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT (S)

Appropriate North Carolina Driver's License for the weight and type of vehicle operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Clean driving record and the ability to drive a standard

transmission.

Must pass pre-employment drug test and be enrolled in random drug testing

program.   

Requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Bald Head Island Limited 2017

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