Facilities Maintenance Technician - Homewood

Job Summary

Performs Maintenance duties including trash removal, snow removal (by hand shoveling, and with machine operation assistance), performs routine maintenance services, light janitorial maintenance, general cleanliness and upkeep of interior and exterior of all three property buildings (HMR, WSC, HHDM, & TI), and off-site employee housing.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

Include the following but not limited to: 

• Promotes and exemplifies the Homewood culture of exceptional guest service, teamwork, innovation, and fun!  Works well independently and with others.  Enjoys “pitching in” whenever and wherever assistance is needed.  Conducts and shows a high level of professionalism.  Values our safety culture, our community, and maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment. Ensures that guests and employees have a fun, safe, and memorable experience.  Asks questions, shares concerns, or gives ideas on innovation and efficiencies that improve both the guests’ and employees’ experience. 

• Assists in all maintenance of building facilities; including but not limited to routine maintenance services, snow removal, light janitorial services, carpentry, plumbing, and other various tasks as assigned. 

• Assists in painting and performing minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, and furnishings of buildings. 

• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists in solving work problems. 

• Maintain and repair portable toilets. 

• Empties wastebaskets and transports trash and waste to disposal area. 

• Assists in transportation of small equipment or tools between departments.  

• Communicates concerning needs for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment to Building Maintenance management. 

• Snow removal as required, using safe snow shoveling and ice abatement techniques.  

• Also using ice chippers and Honda snowblowers. This includes possessing the ability or learning the safe and efficient operations of our Cat Skid Steer snow blower,  

Skills and Qualifications 

Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties:  

• Have excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and courtesy. 

• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision. 

• skiing or snowboarding ability desirable 

• Must be 18 years of age or older. 

• Experience driving over-the-snow vehicles such as snowmobiles is highly desirable. 

• Personal tools for work required. 

Language Skills: 

• Literate and fluent in English. 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. 

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 

• Additional language(s) desirable. 

Preferred: 

Mathematical Skills: 

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. 

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume to practical situations. 

Reasoning Ability: 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, mathematical, or diagram form.   

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Certifications and Levels: 

• Valid Class C Driver License with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by Homewood’s insurance carrier desirable. 

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Prior ski resort or hospitality experience desirable. 

Physical Demands & Working Conditions 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Regularly required to stand, sit, and walk; talk and hear; taste and smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

• Ability to lift/move 50 lbs. or more and occasionally lift/move more than 100 lbs. 

Equipment Used (Optional) 

• Telephones 

• Handheld radio 

• Maintenance tools and equipment 

• General facility maintenance tools 

• Snow removal equipment 

Why Homewood? 

Great Views, Great Vibes, Less Stress. At Homewood we’re doing things a little differently. Here, our guests are more than another face in the lift line, and our team members are more than a name on a spreadsheet. We are creating intimate experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. We’re building a community, and we want you to join us. 

Perks & Benefits 

• Homewood Season Pass for each employee.  

• Homewood Season Pass for employee’s spouse and dependents.  

• Buddy Tickets - Up to 6 non-peak daily lift tickets at 50% of the day’s rate 

• Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons when available 

• Access to ski/snowboard rentals (demos at a discount) for recreational use on the mountain when available and not-on duty. 

• 50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Homewood 

• Discount at Homewood Mountain Resort operated retail stores starting at 25% 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)