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The Dental Care Group Inc

Dental Assistants

Aventura, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Other Duties: * Log-in to all practice programs in the AM (ie. Emails, Dental Intel and Lighthouse) * Perform ...

The Dental Care Group Inc

Dental Assistants

Hollywood, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Other Duties: * Log-in to all practice programs in the AM (ie. Emails, Dental Intel and Lighthouse) * Perform ...

The Dental Care Group Inc

Dental Assistants

Aventura, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Other Duties: * Log-in to all practice programs in the AM (ie. Emails, Dental Intel and Lighthouse) * Perform ...

The Dental Care Group Inc

Dental Assistants

Pembroke Pines, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Other Duties: * Log-in to all practice programs in the AM (ie. Emails, Dental Intel and Lighthouse) * Perform ...

The Dental Care Group Inc

Dental Assistants

Pembroke Pines, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Other Duties: * Log-in to all practice programs in the AM (ie. Emails, Dental Intel and Lighthouse) * Perform ...

The Dental Care Group Inc

Dental Assistants

Aventura, FL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Other Duties: * Log-in to all practice programs in the AM (ie. Emails, Dental Intel and Lighthouse) * Perform ...

Sheehan Auto Group

Inventory Attendant

Lighthouse Point, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

... Lighthouse Point, FL. This role is responsible for safely moving vehicles, maintaining a strong ... Keeping vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving units as directed by the sales managers and in ...

Sheehan Auto Group

Inventory Attendant

Lighthouse Point, FL · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

... Lighthouse Point, FL. This role is responsible for safely moving vehicles, maintaining a strong ... Keeping vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving units as directed by the sales managers and in ...

Sheehan Auto Group

Inventory Attendant

Lighthouse Point, FL · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

... Lighthouse Point, FL. This role is responsible for safely moving vehicles, maintaining a strong ... Keeping vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving units as directed by the sales managers and in ...

Key West Collection

Front Desk Agent- Full Time Hours

Key West, FL · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella's Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings ... In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly ...

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How much do lighthouse keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for lighthouse keeper in Florida is $18.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a typical work environment like for a lighthouse keeper?

Lighthouse Keepers usually work in remote, coastal locations where they are responsible for maintaining the lighthouse’s operational systems and ensuring navigational aids are functioning correctly. Work is often solitary or with a small team, and shifts may require evening, overnight, or extended on-site stays, depending on the lighthouse’s location and staffing. Keepers handle routine maintenance, weather monitoring, and emergency communications, which can mean responding to challenging weather or unexpected situations. While the role offers a unique and peaceful setting, candidates should be comfortable with limited social interaction and ready to handle a variety of practical tasks independently.

What is a lighthouse keeper?

A Lighthouse Keeper is responsible for maintaining and operating a lighthouse to ensure safe navigation for ships. Duties include keeping the light and fog signals functioning, performing maintenance on the structure and surrounding area, and monitoring weather conditions. While traditional lighthouse keeper roles have become rare due to automation, some still exist in remote locations. Modern keepers may also assist with tourism, preservation efforts, and environmental monitoring. The job requires self-sufficiency, technical skills, and a deep appreciation for solitude.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the lighthouse keeper position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lighthouse Keeper, strong attention to detail, self-reliance, and basic maintenance or mechanical skills are essential, often paired with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with radio communications, light signaling equipment, and weather monitoring systems is typically important, and basic first aid certification is sometimes required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to work independently for extended periods distinguish top candidates. These skills and qualities are important for ensuring the safety of passing vessels and the ongoing operation of the lighthouse in isolated or challenging conditions.

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Infographic showing various Lighthouse Keeper job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,793 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Maintenance and Custodial Support

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Jupiter, FL • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Maintenance and Custodial SupportID:B26FLLRHSFL-001Location:JupiterProgram:BLM
Wage/Hr:$20.00Hours/Week:8 hours/week, SaturdaysMinimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and other professional skills through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

This position supports the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. This is an on-site position.

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 416 hours. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical or air-conditioning equipment, maintenance repair and/or construction in a commercial, institutional, or historical building. OR HS/GED Degree with minimum additional experience of 1 year(s) in basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical or air-conditioning equipment, maintenance repair and/or construction in a commercial, institutional, or historical building.

  • Experience working in a natural park environment, museum, or historic site preferred. Must possess good oral communication skills, and be able to follow instructions and take direction by various means of communication such as phone, two-way radio, and computer.
  • Experience required with Windows
Duties:

Enrollee will support the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum, ensuring that spaces are clean and well maintained. Performs maintenance work including but not limited to pest control, grounds maintenance, and building repair/maintenance. Custodial duties include, but are not limited to keeping walkways clear, spaces swept and dusted, trash removed, and restrooms kept clean and refreshed.

  • Public Site maintenance tasks   30%
  • Public Site custodial tasks   30%
  • Museum/office maintenance tasks   20%
  • Museum/office custodial tasks   20%

Other:
  • Health and Safety Considerations: Some maintenance and landscaping support
  • Required Safety Gear: Gloves, safety goggles
  • Safety Gear Use: Some maintenance and landscaping support
  • Physical requirements: Enrollee will regularly be working outside in extreme temperatures. Must be able to spend time standing and walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, and metal, as well as slippery and wet surfaces. Must be able to climb the lighthouse ? 156 feet from ground level over 130 narrow steps. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and use handheld truck/dolly. Must be able to perform duties requiring bending at neck, waist, and shoulders, twisting and rotating hands, elbows and forearms; frequent squatting and crouching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.