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.
The North Country Maintenance Assistant is a team-oriented maintenance position based out of the Heart Lake Program Center. The maintenance team works to ensure the efficient operation of ADK’s North Country properties: the Heart Lake Program Center and Johns Brook Property. This includes routine maintenance, facility upgrades, and safety checks. In all aspects of this position, good communication and quality workmanship are of utmost importance.
The Heart Lake Program Center is a frontcountry facility that requires some back-and-forth travel by car. The Johns Brook Property is only reachable by trail and requires a 7-mile round trip hike with tools and equipment per visit.
During the winter season, the maintenance assistant may also be required to support functions at the Johns Brook Property by operating as “hut master” for Johns Brook Lodge. This requires staying for multiple nights at the lodge to perform maintenance, assist guests, and oversee the general operations of the property.
Property Maintenance – 90%
- Perform routine maintenance tasks and projects assigned by the Maintenance Director.
- Assume responsibility for maintenance operations inthe absence of the Maintenance Director.
- Be available to respond to emergency maintenance situations on a24-hour
- Assuretimely completion of projects according to established priorities.
- Assistwith snow removal in a timely manner.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for major equipment, builtstructures and
- Conduct necessary maintenance of the campground washhouses and composting facility, as needed.
- Perform monthly propertyinspections, using the appropriate self-inspection form.
- Perform weekly vehicle maintenance checks and periodic preventative maintenance.
- Inspect fire extinguishers, smokedetectors, and alarm system on a regular basis.
- Conductgrounds maintenance on North Country properties: mowing, raking, seeding, etc.
- Inspect andmaintain lean-tos, campsites, picnic tables, and fireplaces.
- MonitorAdirondak Loj and HPIC firewood supply and provide additional wood as needed.
- Facilitate trash removal on an as-needed basis.
Guest Services – 10%
- Assume property leadership role at Johns Brook Property asrequested (mainly winter season).
- Providea welcoming atmosphere for guests and passers-by
- Provideaccurate trail information.
- Assistguests with the check-in/check-out process.
- Communicatewith Adirondak Loj regarding
- Communicate with DEC on rescues, provide first aid when necessary.
Basic:
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- Able to work independently andtroubleshoot maintenance problems.
- Willingness to learn and to take on a multitude ofdifferent types of projects.
- Physically able tohike up to 7 miles while carrying tools and supplies.
- Willingness to occasionally work long days and weekends.
- Demonstratedinterests in outdoor recreation and education.
- Validdriver’s
Preferred:
- 2–3 years of experience in a hospitality setting.
- 2–3 years of experiencein maintenance and construction.
Reports to: 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.
Email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
As an organization, we appreciate a diverse set of skills and candidates eager 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 employment opportunity for all individuals. Decisions about recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, and all similar employment matters are made in compliance with all federal, state and 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.
