Buildings and Grounds Assistant

The Organization

The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located on 2,000+ acres in Rensselaerville, New York. Our mission is to preserve the natural beauty of the Rensselaerville Falls, the watershed of Lake Myosotis and surrounding lands; to conduct long-term research on natural systems as part of a global effort to understand and protect the Earth’s biodiversity; and to increase appreciation of this effort through innovative, field-based educational programs for students, teachers, and the community. For more information visit https://www.huyckpreserve.org/. 

Buildings and Grounds Assistant 

The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is now accepting applications for a Buildings and Grounds Assistant. This is a full-time, seasonal, approximately twelve-week position. The Buildings and Grounds Assistant will work with the Preserve’s Buildings and Grounds Supervisor on building maintenance, trail projects, lawn mowing, and other related work.

Duration:  This is an approximately twelve-week position.

Salary: $16/hour

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to routine building maintenance including cleaning, light painting, and repair projects
• Help with the yearly set-up, clean-up, and summer maintenance of the beach and kayak area
• Assist with all trail and grounds work including the maintenance of trail systems (e.g. trimming, pruning, and repair of boardwalks and bridges) and lawn mowing
• Participate in the set-up and clean-up of Preserve events and programs as needed
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old
• Use of a personal vehicle will be required.
• May be required to drive Huyck Preserve pickup truck
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, to navigate rugged terrain, and to carry and operate equipment needed to carry out land management operations
• Willingness to be trained in operating weed and hedge trimmers
• Interest in outdoor, physical labor
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and a DOT driving record check before an offer of employment is made

Job Details:

This is a full-time, non-exempt, seasonal position, lasting approximately 12 weeks from May through August 2025. Some scheduling flexibility is available (i.e. work can be part-time, extending over a longer period).

On-site housing may be available and included in the position.

Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the position may be filled prior to the deadline of March 28, 2025.