Aerial Construction Builder

Description & Details:

About Synergo:

Synergo is an inclusive community of people working together in the outdoor and aerial adventure industry. Since 1994, co-owners Erik and Jennifer Marter (alongside many others) have grown us into an internationally recognized company that partners with organizations using outdoor “high-adventure” activities as tools for recreation, growth and change. We do this by offering design, construction, programs, training, inspection, consulting, equipment sales and more so that each of our clients can manage and operate safe, fun and educational activities. 

Job Summary: Our aerial builders are responsible for constructing challenge course elements, ziplines, and adventure course elements.

Typically, projects are built at height, sometimes in trees suspended on rope and sometimes on a more traditional jobsite utilizing heavy machinery.

Projects range greatly in scope and design; custom tree houses, suspension bridges, high ropes challenge courses, custom steel adventure park or a zip line canopy tour are examples of current projects. We build in many different states across the western United States including Alaska and Hawaii and frequent travel is required. We operate as a team, and as such require someone with a team-orientated mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction of the Foreman and/or Lead Builder.
• Work while suspended in a harness.
• Complete general carpentry projects and aerial construction tasks once trained.
• Physically lift, carry, hoist, pull or maneuver 50-100lbs repeatedly.
• Understand, assist with, and carry out construction for each project or task assigned.
• Seek help or clarification with new tasks.
• Become familiar with industry specific standards of IBC, ACCT or ASTM build requirements.
• Review project plan and assist in packing materials.
• Assist with warehouse and pre-fabrication duties when needed. 
• Always perform work in a diligent and safe manner.
• Positively represent the company at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous general construction and/or Challenge Course, Zipline, Aerial Adventure Park specific construction experience required.
• Carpentry experience is a plus.
• Previous experience operating or working on challenge courses, zipline tours, or aerial adventures preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of arborist work preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record. You may be asked to drive a company truck.
• Working knowledge of fall protection practice and procedure preferred.
• Knowledge of challenge course construction preferred.
• Willingness to travel and ability to get along with co-workers on remote jobsites - sometimes for multiple weeks at a time.
• Comfortable working while suspended at height required.
• Comfortable working on job sites that are outdoors in various climates year-round required.
• You must be legally able to work in the United States and you must pass a background investigation.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job: 

• Applicants must be able to lift, transport and install heavy objects weighing 50 pounds to 100 pounds frequently.
• Requires sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires the ability to work in a physically strenuous environment.
• Must be comfortable at heights exceeding 80 feet.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance- 50% Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability -100% Employer Paid
• Group Life Insurance - 100% Employer Paid
• 401k Plan with Match up to 4% of Compensation
• 40 hours of PTO per year, accrued based on hours worked. 
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave under the Oregon PFML plan.