What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Maintenance Manager, Old Faithful -Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Overview:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Yellowstone National Park!
Put your problem-solving skills to work. Our Engineering and Maintenance department does it all! From troubleshooting to preserving our rich history and being stewards of our iconic lodges, hands-on skills are needed to get the job done right. There are a variety of positions at our parks and lodges that range from skilled technicians to skilled trades.
We’re hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager for the Old Faithful area to Live. Work. Explore. in Yellowstone!
Job Summary:
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: To be discussed during interview
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
Responsibilities:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Yellowstone National Park!
Put your problem-solving skills to work. Our Engineering and Maintenance department does it all! From troubleshooting to preserving our rich history and being stewards of our iconic lodges, hands-on skills are needed to get the job done right. There are a variety of positions at our parks and lodges that range from skilled technicians to skilled trades.
We’re hiring an Assistant Maintenance Manager for the Old Faithful area to Live. Work. Explore. in Yellowstone!
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Manager with the year-round maintenance, repair and operation of Xanterra maintenance in Old Faithful area facilities within Xanterra's land assignment and reports directly to the Old Faithful Maintenance Manager. If you have a passion for nature and want to be a part of a great Engineering Team, this may be a great opportunity for you!
The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: To be discussed during interview
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Housing -Included - for a nominal fee
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- 401k with match
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Learning and Development Programs
Perks:
- Free Yellowstone National Park pass
- Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more).
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- Access to maintained campgrounds and back country campsites inside and around the park
- Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
- Planned employee trips and activities
- 15% Verizon service/products discount
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Maintenance Manager in the supervision and management of all location maintenance employees.
- Provide the administrative, physical, and technical skills necessary for year-round troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and operation of Xanterra’s facilities, equipment, and assets.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, management, support, and leadership of maintenance staff consisting of both year-round and seasonal employees.
- Coordinate and provide proactive, timely and accurate information to maintenance staff, location Operations managers, Engineering staff, outside contractors, other concessioners, and the National Park Service.
- Ensure maintenance and facility operations are accomplished by staff and contractors in a safe, environmentally responsible, efficient, and effective manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Respond to maintenance requests by all location departments, as well as work designated by the Maintenance Manager and Engineering personnel, as directed, with a spirit of cooperation.
- Document preventive and corrective maintenance including labor, materials, asset records and inventory records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Use the appropriate tools and materials needed for the completion of work orders in a safe and efficient manner.
- Contribute to a safe, clean, healthy, respectful, and cooperative work environment.
- Communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with a polite demeanor and professional appearance.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently with limited supervision, and willing to occasionally work overtime and/or nights.
- Must have advanced knowledge of, and experience in facility maintenance and operation. Facilities Management experience in the hospitality industry is desired but not necessarily required.
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by previous employment and education.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are critical to this position.
- Must have the ability to lead maintenance staff toward a common purpose, establish and achieve meaningful goals and objectives.
- Must demonstrate the skills required to effectively, efficiently, and autonomously manage a unique and historic maintenance operation.
- Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to regroup and “manage on the fly” as unplanned requirements and situations present themselves.
- Must be a self-starter, able to troubleshoot problems, ask the right questions and have the confidence to make hard decisions based on the best information available.
- Must possess knowledge of OSHA General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926) standards.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power-Point) as well as the confidence, willingness, and ability to become proficient in the CMMS, timekeeping (KRONOS) and other mission-critical computer-based systems.
Physical Requirements include:
- May require the use of respiratory protection and compliance with the applicable respiratory protection program regulations, including restrictions on the length and location of facial hair.
- Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain and climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions.
- Must possess physical stamina to withstand heavy, labor-related work in an outside environment, including standing, bending, kneeling, crawling for extended periods of time when required.
- Must be capable of lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods of time as required.
- Must be at least 21 years old and possess a current, valid, driver’s license with a safe driving record for the past 3 years.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
