Full Time Employment
Lead Facilities Technician
Who We Are:
The Ashwabay Alliance is a 501(c)3 organization located on far northern Wisconsin’s Bayfield peninsula. The Alliance was formed in 2022 with the merger of two long standing nonprofits - the Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation and Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua - and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
The Ashwabay Alliance’s mission is served through two programs:
The Role:
The Lead Facilities Technician works under the direction of the Leadership Team, and interfaces with all levels of the organization. Position requires manual labor, heavy lifting and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Dates & Hours of Employment:
Compensation & Benefits:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to accounts@bigtop.org and dougo@mtashwabay.org with the position title included in the subject line.
The Ashwabay Alliance is a 501(c)3 organization located on far northern Wisconsin’s Bayfield peninsula. The Alliance was formed in 2022 with the merger of two long standing nonprofits - the Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation and Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua - and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
The Ashwabay Alliance’s mission is served through two programs:
- Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Recreation Area: Overlooking Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands, Mt. Ashwabay offers 12 alpine runs spanning 65+ acres and more than 40 km of cross-country trails. The site also offers snowshoeing, skijoring, fat tire biking, 20 miles of mountain biking, and year-round hiking trails, along with educational programs.
- Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua: Big Top presents 60+ concerts & events June through September, under an intimate 900-seat blue and pearl grey canvas tent, hosting international headliners, regional talent, and original productions starring its famed house-band the Blue Canvas Orchestra (BCO). Big Top also operates The Backstage - an intimate 100-seat event venue open year round- where it presents open mics nights, touring artist, BCO performances, and more.
The Role:
The Lead Facilities Technician works under the direction of the Leadership Team, and interfaces with all levels of the organization. Position requires manual labor, heavy lifting and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance of all Ashwabay Alliance properties, buildings, equipment and grounds.
- Under direction of leadership, set up grounds at the beginning of summer season including erecting tents, banners, grounds lighting, etc., and end of season tear down.
- Assist with touring productions including equipment load in, set up, and load out.
- Assist with preparation of buildings and grounds for winter season, including equipment inspections and winterization of key properties.
- Assist with grounds maintenance and snow removal as needed.
- Complete work requests from staff in a timely manner.
- Organize and manage storage warehouses to meet the needs of the organization.
- Performs basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and custodial work as needed.
- Be available for tent shows and special events as needed to assist with operations and remedy any
issues that arise. - Assist with security needs as needed.
- Help identify and repair equipment and facility items that need attention.
- Assist in handling patron needs and safety.
- Coordinate duties with other maintenance staff that may be available to assist.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience working in a maintenance position
- Experience with grounds and equipment maintenance.
- Experience with basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
- Experience and ability to use hand tools and stationary tools.
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Be courteous, considerate and respectful.
Dates & Hours of Employment:
- Full time year round.
- 40 hour work week.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Hourly pay of $17-$20 commensurate with experience.
- Big Top Chautauqua Season Pass for 2.
- Mt. Ashwabay All Mountain Season Pass.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to accounts@bigtop.org and dougo@mtashwabay.org with the position title included in the subject line.
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