Employment

Current Opportunities

Current Opportunities

Positions Available for Immediate Hire

The Olympic Jumping Complex is in immediate need of the following positions. We will train all staff on how to effectively and safely perform their jobs.

Lift Operations Staff

The Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is seeking customer-oriented people to support seasonal lift operations at the Olympic Jumping Complex(OJC). Potential for year-round employment.  Lift Operations staff provide operational support for the Skyride gondola, a state-of-the-art eight person pulse gondola. Ideal candidates will have lift operations experience but we will train customer service oriented people with a desire to learn.

Located in Lake Placid, New York, the Olympic Jumping Complex is the only ski jumping facility in North America homologated for both winter and summer jumping training and competitions.  In addition to attending jumping events, visitors can also enjoy the ADA-compliant, Skyride gondola ride from the jump’s base to the bottom of the jump towers. From there, a ride in a glass enclosed elevator to the top of the HS128 meter ski jump offers amazing 360 degree views of the Adirondacks. The OJC also offers a four line Sky Flyer Zip Line which allows visitors to experience the thrills of ski jumping, as the course follows the incline and speed of the HS100 meter ski jump.

Work is performed on-site and outside at the OJC in all weather conditions. Weekend and Holiday work will be required as will work outside the normal workday as is necessary to fulfill obligations.

Essential Duties (this list is not exhaustive):

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be customer service oriented, able lift up to 50lbs., and be able to stand for extended periods.  

Other Considerations:

Knowledge related to lift operations and customer service preferred.

Compensation:

Hiring rate of $19.33/hr or $20.83/hr depending on qualifications and experience. The Olympic Authority offers full-time, year-round staff an excellent benefits package that includes paid leave (parental, sick, vacation, and personal time), paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems(optional for less than full-time employees), and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation.

Interested candidates should send an email with the Subject Line of “Lift Operations Inquiry” to:

Interested applicants may send their resume with a letter of interest to:
Shinea Smith
[email protected]

THE OLYMPIC AUTHORITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 161, NO STATE ENTITY, AS DEFINED BY THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, IS PERMITTED TO ASK, OR MANDATE, IN ANY FORM, THAT AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT PROVIDE HIS OR HER CURRENT COMPENSATION, OR ANY PRIOR COMPENSATION HISTORY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE APPLICANT IS EXTENDED A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITH COMPENSATION.  IF SUCH INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED FROM YOU BEFORE SUCH TIME, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AT (518) 474-6988 OR VIA EMAIL AT [email protected]

Electrician

Full-Time | Year-Round

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority is seeking a journey level electrician to provide electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for the Olympic Jumping Complex (OJC) and Mt. Van Hoevenberg (MVH). Electricians report to the Mount Van Hoevenberg and Olympic Jumping Complex Facilities Superintendent.  The successful candidate’s work will include medium voltage distribution; low voltage controls; buildings; ski lifts; voice and data communications; and using electrical power from milliamps to 15.8 kV.

Located in Lake Placid, New York, the OJC is the only ski jumping facility in North America homologated for both winter and summer jumping training and competitions.  In addition to attending jumping events, visitors can also enjoy the ADA-compliant, state of the art 8-person pulse gondola ride from the jump’s base to the bottom of the jump towers. From there, a ride in a glass enclosed elevator to the top of the HS128 meter ski jump offers amazing 360 degree views of the Adirondacks. The OJC also offers a four line Sky Flyer Zip Line which allows visitors to experience the thrills of ski jumping, as the course follows the incline and speed of the HS100 meter ski jump. MVH, also in Lake Placid, is home to a world-renowned combined skeleton & bobsled track along with 55 km of Cross–Country ski trails. MVH hosts world class Nordic, Biathlon and Nordic Combined events on 5km of World Championship rated trails. The new, state-of-the-art Mountain Pass Lodge serves as the hub for MVH activities.

This position works on site at both the OJC and MVH and provides electrical maintenance and repair of equipment in order to ensure safe and efficient electrical operations at the facility. Daily activities required to complete responsibilities may include climbing, standing, or being seated for extended periods, walking on mountainous grades, and exposure to cold winter conditions as well as hot summer conditions. Work outside the normal workday, as well as holidays and weekends, may be required as is necessary to fulfill responsibilities.

Essential Duties (this list is not exhaustive):

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of four years practical experience and/or documented completion of technical courses and a valid driver’s license.  Should have a working knowledge of: applicable electrical code; AC and DC drives and starters; and programmable logic controllers. Talented candidates that lack full credentials will be considered for apprentice level employment

Other Considerations:

The successful candidate will be safety centered, be self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently.  Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Preference will be given to candidates with skilift experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

The hiring rate for journey-level electricians is either $26.03/hr or $28.04/hr depending on qualifications and experience. Apprentice level technicians start at $24.16/hr.  Premium pay is also provided for eligible off-shift work. The Olympic Authority offers an excellent benefits package that includes paid leave (parental, sick, vacation, and personal time), paid holidays,health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems, and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation.

Interested applicants may send their resume with a letter of interest to:
Shinea Smith
[email protected]

THE OLYMPIC AUTHORITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 161, NO STATE ENTITY, AS DEFINED BY THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, IS PERMITTED TO ASK, OR MANDATE, IN ANY FORM, THAT AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT PROVIDE HIS OR HER CURRENT COMPENSATION, OR ANY PRIOR COMPENSATION HISTORY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE APPLICANT IS EXTENDED A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITH COMPENSATION.  IF SUCH INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED FROM YOU BEFORE SUCH TIME, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AT (518) 474-6988 OR VIA EMAIL AT [email protected]

OLYMPIC JUMPING COMPLEX MAINTENANCE WORKERS

Be a part of the essential team that prepares and maintains the World Cup level ski jumping hills and venue. The general maintenance team supports day to day operations, working as a team with the other venue departments to ensure a high level of readiness for both world class athletes and general public visiting the site. In the winter months, tasks include snow removal, snow making, snow and ice preparation on the ski jumping hills as well as event preparation and set up. In the summer months, improvement and maintenance projects and general groundskeeping make up most days.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Desired skills of the position include but are not limited to good knowledge of tools, equipment, machinery, carpentry, plumbing and rigging.

COMPENSATION Per ORDA/CSEA Wage Schedule; position starts at Grade 13 (Maintenance Assistant 1) $19.33/hr . Pay is commensurate with skills and experience. ORDA offers an excellent benefits package, including paid leave (sick, vacation, and personal time); paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems; and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation, a qualified 457-B plan.

Interested candidates should send a resume to:
Shinea Smith
Payroll Coordinator
[email protected]

The Olympic Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]

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