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High Ropes Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Laborer

Mcdonald, PA · On-site

$21/hr

... and high-quality concrete placement. No prior experience? No problem! We provide hands-on training to help you master the ropes. Starting at $21, wiling to pay more for exceptional laborers!! What ...

... and high-quality concrete placement. No prior experience? No problem! We provide hands-on training to help you master the ropes. Starting at $21, wiling to pay more for exceptional laborers!! What ...

Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes. * Assist with rigging and ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes. * Assist with rigging and ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Top Trimmer

Lebanon, PA

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes. * Assist with rigging and ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Tree Service Groundsman

Manheim, PA · On-site

$15 - $19.25/hr

Safely manage ropes and rigging during tree removal and pruning operations. * Clear and dispose of ... Access to high-quality tools and equipment. About Arborist Enterprises: Arborist Enterprises ...

Top Trimmer

York, PA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Top Trimmer

Hanover, PA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Advanced in tree ascent/descent using ropes and a safety saddle, and skilled in aerial lift ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes. * Assist with rigging and ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes. * Assist with rigging and ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes. * Assist with rigging and ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

Operate and maintain tools like chainsaws, chippers, sprayers, and ropes. * Assist with rigging and ... Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity) * Hear, speak, see ...

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How much do high ropes jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for high ropes in Pennsylvania is $23.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $28.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are high ropes instructors?

High ropes instructors are professionals who guide and supervise participants through high ropes courses—adventure-based activities set at heights, often involving obstacles like bridges, zip lines, and climbing elements. Their primary responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing instruction, fitting safety gear, and encouraging participants to overcome challenges. High ropes instructors often work at outdoor adventure parks, summer camps, or team-building facilities, and must be trained in safety procedures, rescue techniques, and group leadership.

What are some common challenges faced by High Ropes Instructors, and how can they be managed?

High Ropes Instructors often encounter challenges such as participants' fear of heights, varying physical abilities, and maintaining safety protocols in dynamic outdoor environments. Managing these challenges requires strong communication skills to reassure and motivate participants, adaptability to adjust activities as needed, and meticulous attention to equipment checks and safety procedures. Building trust with participants and fostering a supportive atmosphere are key to ensuring both safety and enjoyment during high ropes activities.

What is the difference between High Ropes vs Rock Climber?

AspectHigh RopesRock Climber
CertificationsRope course safety and rescue certificationsClimbing certifications (e.g., Lead Climber, Belay)
Work EnvironmentOutdoor adventure parks, team-building facilitiesNatural rock formations, indoor climbing gyms
Industry UsageRecreation, team-building, adventure tourismSport, recreation, competitive climbing
Common Search/ComparisonHigh Ropes vs Rock Climber

High Ropes and Rock Climber roles both involve climbing and safety skills, but High Ropes focuses on outdoor adventure courses and team-building activities, often requiring safety certifications specific to rope courses. Rock Climber roles center on outdoor or indoor rock climbing, emphasizing climbing techniques and certifications related to sport climbing. While both share safety and technical skills, their environments and industry applications differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a High Ropes Course Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a High Ropes Course Instructor, you need strong knowledge of safety protocols, climbing techniques, and group facilitation, often supported by certifications like Wilderness First Aid or ACCT Level I/II. Familiarity with harnesses, belay systems, and inspection tools is essential for daily operations. Exceptional communication, leadership, and crisis management skills help instructors guide participants and foster trust. These competencies ensure participant safety, positive experiences, and the smooth functioning of high ropes activities.
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Infographic showing various High Ropes job openings in Pennsylvania as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,864 per year, or $23.5 per hour.
Grounds Team Member - FT (Days with Weekend Rotation)

Grounds Team Member - FT (Days with Weekend Rotation)

Southern Management Companies, LLC.

Macungie, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal Grounds Team Member for Bear Creek is a guest service focused individual with the ability to help create a positive, memorable experience for our guests. The successful team member will be able to work with their team as well as individually, have good communication skills, be detail oriented and foster the Bear Creek culture by focusing on our guests. This position will be an important member of the Grounds team, ensuring upkeep of the resort, enhancing the beauty of the resort and fulfilling responsibilities throughout to maintain the resort.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
  • Perform groundskeeping and exterior building maintenance based on assigned work orders
  • Mow lawn areas once a week or as needed using riding mowers, walk behind mowers, or weed whackers. Trim and edge around walkways, flower beds, and walls
  • Landscape beds by planting flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees
  • Edge, prepare, and mulch flower beds on a yearly basis either by hand or with a mulch blower
  • Plant seasonal annual flowers for spring, summer, and fall
  • Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer
  • Maintain and adjust irrigation system to weather forecast
  • Trim shrubs, clean up leaves, and pull weeds as needed
  • Maintain and clean water features throughout the season
  • Pressure wash walkways and walls on an as needed basis
  • Install exterior furniture, umbrellas, heaters, and fire pits depending on the season
  • Install and remove seasonal signs, ski racks, trash cans and parking lot ropes
  • Pick up trash and empty exterior trash receptacles.
  • Remove natural and manmade snow from parking lots and walkways with a plow, skid loader, backhoe, snowblower, ventrac, or shovel
  • Spread salt and ice melt to ensure adequate traction for vehicular traffic and to prevent guests and employees from falling
  • Assist with large events and work with the sales team to ensure wedding ceremony sites are set up and ready for all weddings
  • Help with holiday decorating both inside and outside, hanging wreaths and setting up trees

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL BCMR TEAM MEMBERS:
  • Acknowledge all guests and respond promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day. Ensure unresolved incidents are reported to Manager/Supervisor
  • Familiarity with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
  • Contribute to the team's success by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed
  • Maintain knowledge and compliance with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards
  • Work as a team member to ensure our guests have the best possible experience
  • Understand emergency procedures and be able to apply them when necessary
  • Report any incidents, property damage or injuries immediately to Manager/Supervisor
  • Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor
  • Support Southern Management's Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Comply with Bear Creek and Southern Management's policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • 1 year demonstrated experience in landscaping/grounds maintenance preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Availability during peak operating times, i.e.: weekends, holidays, special events and inclement weather

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Experience operating standard landscape equipment preferred
  • Compute basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and guest satisfaction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands data elements provide a systematic way of describing the physical activities that an occupation requires of a worker. The assessment of these elements is focused primarily on the physical demands of the job - not the physical capacities of the worker. Physical Demand refers to the level and/or duration of physical exertion generally required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling).
  • Climbing Ramps/Stairs: Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and arms may be used for balance (e.g., to hold a railing). Note: Stairs involved in commute/getting into building are excluded if work is always performed in one building. Stairs onto a vehicle or a piece of machinery/equipment are included.
  • Climbing Ladders/Ropes/Scaffolding: Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, ropes, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms.
  • Communicating Verbally: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Foot/Leg Controls: Use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include, but are not limited to, pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.
  • Gross Manipulation: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Note: Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
  • Hearing Requirements: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms).
    • One-on-one (in person)
    • Group or conference (in person)
    • Other sounds
  • Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
  • Lifting/Carrying: Lifting is to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object -- usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. Up to 50 pounds.
  • Peripheral Vision: Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
  • Pushing/Pulling: May involve use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides.
  • Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force
  • Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force
  • Reaching At/Below Shoulder Level: Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
  • Reaching Overhead: Extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
  • Standing/Walking: Standing is to remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot.
  • Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
  • Outdoors: Job requires work outdoors with workers unprotected and exposed to the elements. This does not include the commute to/from work.
  • Extreme Cold: Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that are:
  • 40 degrees or colder if the exposure is 2/3 or more of the workday
  • 32 degrees or colder if the exposure is for less than 2/3 of the workday
  • Extreme Heat: Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that exceed:
  • 85 degrees in a humid atmosphere
  • 90 degrees in a dry atmosphere
  • Wetness: Any non-weather-related contact with water or other liquids.
  • Heavy Vibration: Exposure to a shaking object or surface that causes a strain on the body or extremities.
  • Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts: Operation of or proximity to moving materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects (most commonly moving machinery or equipment) that could cause bodily harm.
  • Noise Intensity Level: The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the job:
  • Loud