The Gravity Vault Hoboken’s maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, functionality and cleanliness of our climbing facility. This position involves routine inspection and maintenance of climbing gear, walls, and facility infrastructure. The maintenance team works closely with the Location Managers and designated point person to ensure all operational and safety standards are upheld and the necessary inventory and equipment needs are met in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Gear & Equipment Inspections and Maintenance
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of climbing gear including:
- Auto Belays: Weekly inspections and adherence to recertification schedules.
- Ropes, Harnesses, and Carabiners: Bi-weekly inspections and as needed.
- Quickdraws & Anchors: Every six months and as needed.
- Rappel Ledge: Monthly inspections.
- Maintain detailed inspection logs and maintenance schedules.
- Ensure timely rotation and replacement of gear when required.
- Perform and document all corrective maintenance and replacements.
Climbing Wall & Surface Maintenance
- Perform weekly and as-needed maintenance on climbing walls and volumes:
- Repair stuck or spinning holds.
- Replace or repair broken or missing T-nuts.
- Clean climbing walls, particularly during slower periods or prior to special events.
- Conduct hold rotation and maintenance:
- Strip and clean top rope, lead routes, and bouldering problems.
- Wash holds, properly store bolts, and return unused items to designated storage.
- Maintain a clean and organized route setting room on a daily basis.
Facility and Floor Maintenance
- Maintain the cleanliness and condition of facility flooring (blue + black padded floors).
- Ensure that route setting areas are clean, safe, and organized at all times.
Inventory Management
- Coordinate monthly and as-needed inventory checks for:
- Bolts, T-nuts, and wall maintenance supplies (in coordination with the Head Route Setter).
- Climbing ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and other gear.
- Route tags and maintenance tools.
- Properly mark and report damaged T-nuts and other gear to management.
- Ensure all unused holds and bolts are returned to appropriate bins and storage.
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere strictly to Work-at-Height safety standards and participate in all required training.
- Lead by example in demonstrating safe work practices for both staff and customers.
- Stay current with all certification requirements related to maintenance and climbing operations.
Communication & Collaboration
- Serve as the maintenance point of contact with the management team.
- Work closely with the Location Managers to determine maintenance priorities and execute plans efficiently.
- Proactively identify maintenance needs and follow through with appropriate action.
The Maintenance Team is expected to collaborate effectively with belayers, front desk staff, the youth programs coordinator, and the management team. Team members may also be assigned tasks outside of their core responsibilities as needed to support overall facility operations.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Prior experience in climbing wall operations and/or maintenance is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of climbing equipment and adherence to industry safety standards.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to upholding a safe and controlled climbing environment.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
- Physically capable of working on ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Proficient in the safe operation and supervision of power tools and ladders.
- Comfortable working at heights and on ropes in accordance with established safety protocols.
- Availability: Monday – Friday 9am – 2pm (approximately 15-25 hours per week).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting at $17.00/hour
- Complimentary Multi-facility Gravity Vault membership after introductory period.
- Access to pro-deals through our outdoor industry partners.
- Retail shop discounts.
- Earned Sick Leave in accordance with NJ law.
