Trail Crew Laborer

Group Housing Available 

Are you a motivated individual wanting to become part of a dedicated team?  Do you like rugged hikes and steep mountain climbs? Are you looking for a challenging experience in trail work? Baxter State Park offers some of the most remote and rugged country in the Northeastern US, including Katahdin, Maines’s highest peak, 46 other mountain summits, more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds, and over 200 miles of hiking trails.  You will find working at Baxter State Park is not just a job; it’s an adventure! 

Are you ready to begin your adventure as a dedicated and hardworking trail laborer at Baxter State Park, the iconic four-season wilderness park?

As a Baxter Park Trail Laborer, a typical season might include the following:

• Assisting in trail repairs, including deck bridge, bog bridge, and trail construction/restoration, in order to ensure Baxter State Park trails are properly constructed and maintained.
• Assisting with backcountry rock projects such as the construction of water bars, rock staircases, check steps, stepping stones, and rip-rap layouts in order to control erosion
• Assisting with new trail construction, including grubbing out tread way and refining conditions up to the Baxter State Park trail standards.
• Cutting and clearing brush along trail corridors to remove hazards.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and facilities in order to maintain and improve trails.
• Assisting with the creation of hiking trails on washed-out sections.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education and/or experience providing knowledge trail construction, maintenance and the proper use of tools/equipment associated with trail construction and maintenance.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience: 

• Knowledge of Advanced Wilderness First Aid techniques.
• Knowledge of chainsaws and previous training in felling, limbing, and bucking trees.
• Knowledge of backpacking, camping, and hiking techniques.
• Knowledge of modern Search and Rescue techniques and practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow maps.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull loads of 50+lbs repetitively.
• Ability to backpack heavy packs (50+lbs) long distances and perform strenuous manual labor.