About Us
FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer and energy storage company with operating and development assets in New England (ISO NE), Pennsylvania and New Jersey (PJM), New York (NYISO), and Ontario (IESO), with expansion to other regions actively underway. Our mission and vision is to accelerate the de-carbonization of the electric grid by developing, owning, operating, and integrating large-scale renewable energy and storage assets to meet the world’s growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable.
We operate dozens of facilities across North America and proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.
Our operating assets comprise a diverse portfolio of over 1.6 GW of pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), battery storage, conventional hydroelectric generation, and solar generation.
Our development pipeline includes over 2,000 MW of solar, battery and offshore wind projects in various stages of development, and we are developing a portfolio of hybrid hydro, solar and battery projects that combine operational and development assets. We have approximately 180 employees based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ontario and Pennsylvania, and our corporate headquarters are located in Burlington, MA.
We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it! We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.
Position Detail:
We are looking for Maintenance Rangers to join our Recreation team for this position in Northfield, MA.
TRAINING IS PROVIDED
This is a TEMPORARY position from May 24-September 09, 2023 and will require weekends and holidays.
The schedule will be 8-9 hour shifts between the hours of 12:30 pm-9:00 pm.
The Maintenance Ranger will provide light maintenance, facility upkeep and customer support of the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center in Northfield, MA.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Facilitate pleasant customer interactions and ensure customer satisfaction and safety at all times
Perform light maintenance including painting and repairs
Maintain cleanliness and professional appearance of campgrounds including cleaning facilities and grounds
Provide customer service including explaining camping and area use policies
Perform safety training to customers
Issue rental canoes and kayaks, clean and load on trailer and storage rack
Operate pickup truck
Job Qualifications / Skills
High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong reading and writing skills and ability interpret and follow strict safety procedures
Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
Willingness to work weekends and holidays
Strong teamwork experience
Valid, clean MA driver’s license and must be at least 18 years old
Must be able to pass background and drug test
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of weather conditions such as rain and heat
Ability to be physically mobile and frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch
Must be able to walk up and down flights of stairs ladders, and ramps, balance, work on uneven surfaces, work in close quarters and carry up to 50 lbs.
Why Work for FirstLight?
We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.
Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture.
FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
FirstLight’s values are:
Respect – Integrity – Safety – Excellence – Innovation – Team