St. Lawrence has a unique opportunity for a seasonal caretaker at the University owned property on Upper Saranac Lake (NY). “Canaras” is a private camp with more than two thousand feet of scenic shoreline and several buildings including a main lodge, dining hall, guest cabins, boat houses, docks, tennis court, and conference center. It is operated as a seasonal destination for St. Lawrence University functions and guest accommodations for alumni, faculty, and staff. Our primary operations run from May – August with additional work expectations in April, September, and October. The Caretaker will be required to maintain a presence on-site and be on call during the occupied season.
The Caretaker is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all building interiors and exteriors. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the security of all gates and buildings, door hardware, general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, maintaining fire safety devices and record keeping, daily water tests per NYS Board of Health. Sweeping decks, ramps and stairs and clearing roofs of debris.
Responsibilities will further include maintaining grounds to include but not limited to maintaining walkways, trails, roads. Removal of fallen branches, trees, cutting tree limbs and maintaining the canopy, chipping debris, cutting wood, mowing, weed eating and snow removal. The caretaker will also be responsible for training Canaras staff in these activities and to be there during the opening and closing of camp with Canaras staff. The caretaker will be responsible for being on site for all external and internal guests who stay on site during the pre and post season.
Maintain the operating budget and will be heavily involved in project planning and the capital budgeting process. Must maintain all University equipment, tools, and general stores. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining annual physical inventory of all tools, equipment, building furnishings, set-up, and tear down of events.
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer, the Caretaker must be able to interact positively with the Camp Director, Cook, and student workers along with contractors and other University employees.
The Caretaker will perform carpentry duties as assigned by the CFO or Capital Projects Manager.
Salary $37,000 - $42,000.
Minimum Qualifications
- H.S. diploma (or equivalent) required.
- Skilled work experience in the areas of general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and painting.
- Ability to safely use assigned tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with University guests and employees.
- Ability to meet University requirements to drive and operate assigned vehicles.
- Ability to use required computer systems (email, Word, Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Boating license (or ability to obtain).
- Prior related work experience
Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.stlawu.edu uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Bob Hance, Associate Vice President, and Chief Facilities Officer, at bhance@stlawu.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.
