2025 Summer Maintenance Staff

Northern Tier High Adventure Base of Ely, MN is looking to hire Seasonal Summer Maintenance Specialists. Do you have a love for youth character development? Are you someone who is committed to providing exceptional and consistent quality in everything you do? Would you like to make this a summer to remember? This seasonal Summer Maintenance position starts at $1525.00/month and we provide all staff with food and housing. The experience, however, is priceless! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT NORTHERN TIER HIGH ADVENTURE BASE / BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

We're a national high adventure base for the Boy Scouts of America, we specialize in wilderness canoe treks in the Boundary Waters (Minnesota) and Canada as well as winter camping treks. In the summer, Scouts from Northern Tier's three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests, and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario, and Northeast Manitoba. Our guiding values are the scout oath and law as well as providing life-changing experiences tailored specifically for scout units.

We employ hundreds of staff every year. Staff members come from all over the world and bring with them unique skills and talents. Our diverse and qualified staff work as a team and annually deliver the wilderness experience of a lifetime to thousands of youth and adults.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SUMMER MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

As a Summer Maintenance Staff member, you will be integral in keeping our camp working. You work with other staff members to manage projects and carry out a wide variety of facility and vehicle repairs. Every day in this role will be filled with excitement and creativity. This is one summer that you will never forget and a job that can only be described as rewarding!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SUMMER MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

• Age 18 or older


• Available for the summer from late May - August


• Passion for problem solving and an eye for detail


• Basic mechanical and carpentry skills

Can you think critically and function independently with minimal supervision? Are you attentive to safety and take common-sense precautions? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Can you work effectively with others? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you patient and able to remain calm under pressure? If so, you might just be perfect for this maintenance job! Apply now.

SEASONAL WORK SCHEDULE

This Seasonal Maintenance job typically gets one day off per 6 days on and works throughout the summer from late May to August.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this seasonal maintenance job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 55731