Challenge Course Assistant Technician Wanted – Full-Time Seasonal
Spirit Adventures, LLC. is manifesting a position for a seasonal Full-time Builder/Installer/Inspector to join our team. This position is based out of our main office in Northeastern PA and on projects through the eastern United States, with a start date of March 15, 2025 or sooner, if possible.
Type of Employment: Seasonal Full-Time with the possibility of becoming long term part time or full time at the end of the initial contract period. Initial contract period is from March 15, 2025 through October 15, 2025.
Education Required: Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent. College education preferred.
Experience Desired: 1 – 2 years working in or around challenge courses or aerial parks.
Job Summary:
The Builder/Installer/Inspector, reporting directly to the Company CEO and General Manager, will be responsible for the construction, installation, and inspection of Challenge Courses, Aerial Parks, Zip Lines, Industrial at Height Safety Systems and other structures according to company and customer needs. The candidate will be required to work both with a team and individually at a variety of job sites and locations. Personal safety and the safety of other staff and our customers will be the foremost concern while constructing and performing all work duties.
This position will involve an average of 30-40 hours per week at a starting hourly rate of $15-18 per hour, negotiable, depending on experience. This is an entry-level position in the field of course construction, and on-the-job training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Construction and Inspection of challenge courses, aerial parks, zip lines, adventure parks and
other structures according to company and customer needs. - Construction and installation of challenge course, aerial park and adventure course elements.
- Repair and maintenance construction for customer challenge courses, aerial parks and adventure parks.
- Accurately measure and cut ropes, cables and timbers, etc. using hand and/or power tools.
- Receive and check project materials delivered to shop/site and advise
Manager or Admin Staff of material shortages or damage. - Sort and stack materials and maintain material lists to ensure worksite efficiency.
- Handle, package and load materials for shipping.
- Work safely at all times according to OSHA safe work guidelines, policy and practices. Sound and safe decision making at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of self, other staff and our clients.
- Maintain good physical condition as necessary to perform all job duties.
- Demonstrate good morals, values and work ethic.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid Driver’s License – with clean driving history. Must be able to arrange transportation to Spirit Adventures Shop and work sites.
- Must provide own safety footwear and general hand protection (work gloves)
- Perform all job responsibilities/requirements and meet all work time lines and schedules as assigned
- Maintain cohesive and effectual working relationship with all Spirit Adventures staff and customers
- Must be comfortable using a wide range of construction tools and equipment
- Must be comfortable using measurements and general math skills
- Must be physically fit, able to lift and handle materials up to 75lbs
- Must have a desire to work outdoors
- Capable of working at heights
- Candidates should be willing to travel overnight.
Qualifications / Skills and Experience Desired
- Strong carpentry skills
- Ability to follow direction
- Ability to read and execute construction details from blue prints / plans / drawings
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
- Ability to multi-task and be creative and motivated
- Ability to work long hours and irregular shifts in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a team AND individually
- Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent. College degree/diploma preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years experience in the challenge course/aerial park industry
To Apply:
Please email your resumé / portfolio outlining your related skills and experience to: spiritadventuresLLC@gmail.com
Successful Candidates will be required to submit clearances from PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA and Federal Child Abuse Clearances, and other clearances for other jurisdictions as necessary.
It is the policy of Spirit Adventures to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, sexual orientation or identification in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.