North Country Maintenance Assistant

Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Three meals daily (small deduction)

Health, vision and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The North Country Maintenance Assistant at Heart Lake Program Center keeps ADK's North Country properties in top condition, including the Heart Lake Program Center and Johns Brook Property. The role covers routine maintenance, safety checks, and facility upgrades, with an emphasis on communication and quality workmanship.

Winter duties may include serving as hut master at Johns Brook Lodge, requiring multi-night stays and guest oversight.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently and troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Willingness to learn and take on various projects.
• Physically able to hike up to 7 miles with tools and supplies.
• Willingness to long days and weekends.
• Interest in outdoor recreation and education.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks and projects as assigned.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed (24-hour).
• Assure timely completion of projects per priorities.
• Assist with snow removal and periodic maintenance checks.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and alarms regularly.
• Maintain grounds and camp facilities including washhouses.
• Provide guest information and support at Johns Brook during winter.

Skills

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Independent work

Hiking ability

Willingness for long days

Outdoor interest

Valid driver’s license

Job description

TheNorth CountryMaintenance Assistantis a team-oriented maintenance position based out of the Heart Lake Program Center. The maintenance teamworksto ensure the efficient operationofADK’s North Country properties: theHeart LakeProgram Center andJohns BrookProperty.

Full-time | Lake Placid, New York

ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) works to protect New York State wild lands and waters by promoting responsible outdoor recreation and building a statewide constituency of land stewardship advocates. Since 1922, the organization has worked to increase access to the backcountry by building trails, conserving natural areas, and developing a stewardship community that supports the ethical and safe use of New York’s outdoor spaces. A member, donor, and volunteer-supported organization, ADK reaches across New York through its chapters to inspire people to enjoy the outdoors ethically.

POSITION SUMMARY

TheNorth CountryMaintenance Assistantis a team-oriented maintenance position based out of the Heart Lake Program Center. The maintenance teamworksto ensure the efficient operationofADK’s North Country properties: theHeart LakeProgram Center andJohns BrookProperty.This includes routine maintenance, facility upgrades, and safety checks.In all aspects of this position,good communicationand quality workmanship are of utmost importance.

The Heart Lake Program Center is a frontcountryfacility thatrequiressome back-and-forth travel by car. The Johns Brook Property is only reachable by trail and requires a 7-mileround triphike with tools and equipment per visit.

During the winter season, the maintenance assistantmay alsobe requiredtosupport functions at the Johns Brook Property byoperatingas “hut master” for Johns Brook Lodge. This requiresstaying formultiple nights at the lodge to perform maintenance,assistguests, andoversee the general operations of the property.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PropertyMaintenance-90%

• Perform routine maintenance tasks and projects assigned by the Maintenance Director.
• Assume responsibility for maintenance operations inthe absenceoftheMaintenance Director.
• Be available to respond to emergency maintenance situations on a24-hour
• Assuretimelycompletion of projects according to established priorities.
• Assistwith snow removalin a timely manner.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for major equipment, builtstructuresand
• Conduct necessary maintenance of the campground washhouses and composting facility, as needed.
• Perform monthly propertyinspections,using theappropriate self-inspection form.
• Perform weekly vehicle maintenance checks and periodic preventative maintenance.
• Inspect fire extinguishers, smokedetectors,and alarmsystemon a regular basis.
• Conductgroundsmaintenance on North Country properties: mowing, raking, seeding, etc.
• Inspect andmaintainlean-tos, campsites, picnic tables, and fireplaces.
• MonitorAdirondakLoj and HPIC firewood supply and provideadditionalwood as needed.
• Facilitate trash removal on an as-needed basis.

Guest Services - 10%

• Assume property leadership role at Johns Brook Property asrequested(mainly winterseason).
• Providea welcoming atmosphereforguests and passers-by
• Provideaccuratetrail information.
• Assistguests with the check-in/check-out process.
• Communicatewith Adirondak Lojregarding
• Communicate with DEC on rescues, provide first aid when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic:

• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently andtroubleshootmaintenance problems.
• Willingness to learn and to take on a multitude ofdifferent typesof projects.
• Physically able tohike up to 7 miles whilecarryingtools and supplies.
• Willingness to occasionally work long days and weekends.
• Demonstratedinterestsin outdoor recreation and education.
• Validdriver’s

Preferred:

• 2-3 years of experience in a hospitality setting.
• 2-3 years of experiencein maintenance and construction.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Reportsto: Maintenance Director
Supervises: N/A
Classification:Full-time, non-exempt
Dates: Starts immediately upon hire
Salary/Wage: $19.00/hour
Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays; matching contribution to 403b; health, vision and dental; free ADK workshops, discounts on store merchandise and rental equipment.
Housing: Shared onsite housing available at Heart Lake Program Center with three meals a day for a small deduction.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATEMENT

As an organization, we appreciate a diverse set of skills andcandidateseager and willing to grow and learn with our organization.As such, our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list.If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills and aptitude to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you.

ADK affirms its commitment to equal employmentopportunityfor all individuals. Decisions about recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, and all similar employment matters are made in compliance with all federal,stateand local laws and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, military status or any other classification protected by federal or state law. Any discrimination in the workplace against persons protected by equal employment opportunity laws is illegal and against policy.