ADKX Facilities Assistant - FT Year-Round at Adirondack Historical Association – Blue Mountain Lake, New York

The Adirondack Experience (ADKX) in Blue Mountain Lake is one of upstate New York’s major cultural institutions and is nestled right in the heart of the Adirondacks. Offering four seasons of outdoor recreation, surrounded by serene landscape, and cozy small towns, the ADKX offers something for everyone who enjoys the serenity of the Adirondack Park. The ADKX is a seasonal museum open from Memorial Day weekend through Indigenous People’s Day.

The Adirondack Experience is looking for a motivated individual to help with general maintenance, safety and operational readiness of museum buildings, grounds, and exhibits. Experience and/or interest in plumbing and electrical work is preferred. The role balances general maintenance and janitorial duties with the unique need to work carefully around valuable collections and provide support for museum-specific events and exhibits. Weekend work may be required as well as occasional evening events.

We offer a very generous benefit package which includes paid time off, health, dental, and supplemental insurances and employer provided 403b contributions. All staff also receive a complementary family membership while employed. Hourly range for the position is $18-$24/hr.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance assistance.
• Assist with setup of equipment for events and programs. Disassemble items once event is completed.
• Assist with ground maintenance as assigned and as needed.
• Assist in managing the parking of cars on busy days during open season.
• Respond to visitor/campus emergencies as needed.
• Pick up mail as per schedule.
• Manage fire drills, first aid kits and annual safety inspections.
• Learn, assist and provide backup to Master Plumber/Electrician for plumbing, electrical, and security issues.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be able to manage time efficiently and work on multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Be able to work independently and within a team.
• Have general knowledge of and ability to learn/perform routine electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Have general knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and Excel) required to track and report data.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.