Construction Technician

Location: Gorham

Founded in 1876, Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is the nation’s longest-serving conservation and recreation organization. AMC’s mission is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Through conservation, outdoor recreation, lodging and hospitality, education, volunteer engagement, policy advocacy, and membership, AMC works across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to ensure that the outdoors is protected, accessible, and valued for generations to come.

The Construction Technician works with Construction staff to build, operate, maintain, repair, and improve AMC facilities. This position supports a wide variety of construction, maintenance, operational, and facility system needs across AMC's lodges, outdoor centers, high mountain huts, and remote facilities. The technician performs work ranging from routine maintenance and service response to construction projects, facility improvements, and seasonal operations while helping provide safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure for AMC guests and staff.

AMC recognizes that employees develop different strengths over time. Some technicians may become highly skilled in construction, carpentry, renovation, and project work, while others may develop specialized knowledge of facility systems, operations, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. The Construction Technician position is designed to support professional growth through experience, certifications, technical competency, leadership, and demonstrated responsibility. Advancement and compensation progression are based on skill development, performance, certifications, safety practices, and contributions to the department.

What You'll Be Doing at AMCSupport the maintenance, operation, repair, and improvement of AMC facilities.

Respond to facility service requests and assist with troubleshooting building systems.

Perform construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects across AMC properties.

Perform carpentry and trade-related work including framing, finish work, repairs, and general construction tasks.

Participate in seasonal facility opening and closing activities.

Support on-call facility response, snow removal operations, and other operational needs as assigned.

Assist with helicopter lift work and/or ski trail grooming operation when trained and assigned.

Work safely in remote and backcountry environments while supporting AMC facilities and infrastructure.

Utilize Microsoft applications and CMMS software to manage work orders, document work, and communicate project updates.

Pursue professional development, certifications, and technical training while supporting a safe and collaborative work environment.

Supports additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

What AMC is Looking For Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in construction, maintenance, facility operations, or a skilled trade preferred.

Working knowledge of construction methods, tools, materials, and safe work practices.

Ability to learn and troubleshoot facility systems including water, wastewater, propane, electrical, and life-safety systems.

Ability to travel and work at remote AMC facilities for extended periods when required.

Ability to safely hike and work in backcountry environments while carrying up to 50 pounds of tools and equipment.

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and digital work-order systems.

Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Commitment to safety, continuous learning, and professional growth.

What AMC Can Offer You:

Salary range: 18.00 - $24.00/hrWe are committed to fair compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range.

The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential…