Laundry Maintenance Technician - Yellowstone National Park

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering and Maintenance team in Yellowstone National Park this fall!

Experience the magic of Yellowstone National Park in the fall! Enjoy cool fall temperatures, watch geysers erupt against the backdrop of vibrant fall colors, and see the amazing wildlife. As part of our Engineering and Maintenance team for 2-3 months, you’ll soak in the park's natural beauty and provide legendary hospitality to our guests in this extraordinary setting.

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 Laundry Maintenance Technicians to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

Job Summary

The Engineering Maintenance team is responsible for opening properties prior to guest arrival, maintenance and repair during the season and closing properties at the end of the season.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates:August 2024 - Early November 2024
Pay:$19.00 - $20.75
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:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria style). Room & Board costs equal $17.00/day and are deducted bi-weekly (approximately $234.00) from your paycheck
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwith), and utilities included
• Some positions based out of Gardiner may live in the Bunkhouse with kitchenettes and will be responsible for buying their own groceries, cooking their own meals, and supplying basic kitchen supplies
• 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 and Perks:

• Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more).
• Employee discounts on retail, food & beverage, lodging, and activities in Yellowstone
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Access to maintained campgrounds and back country campsites inside and around the park
• Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
• Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
• World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
• Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial laundry equipment and the associated building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Account for materials used and time spent for job completion.
• Maintain a cooperative work environment within the laundry plant.

Laundry Maintenance Technician II

• Have the mechanical and electrical aptitude required to complete common maintenance and repair tasks.   
• Be proficient in the operation and use of common mechanical and electrical tools.
• Have a general knowledge of OSHA requirements and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Be able to read, understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Be capable of and willing to advance his or her laundry equipment knowledge and expertise through on-the-job training and self-study.   
• Be agreeable and willing to accept occasional shift-work assignments.  

Laundry Maintenance Technician I

• Must have mastered the skills and knowledge required of a Laundry Maintenance Technician II and have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience maintaining industrial laundry or industrial process / manufacturing equipment of a similar scale and complexity.
• Be knowledgeable of and have experience conforming to OSHA safety requirements.
• Be capable and willing to mentor and train less experienced Maintenance Technicians.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work in confined areas.
• Must be able to work in areas with hot temperatures ranging from 80 to 120 degrees for up to 30 minutes.
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment and be willing to wear hearing protection.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 10 feet off the ground.
• Must be able to differentiate colors required for boiler water testing.   
• Must be capable of lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess physical stamina and condition to be continuously active including walking, bending, crawling, and lifting overhead throughout an eight-hour shift

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.

Salary : $19 - $21