Winter 26/27: Building Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Building Maintenance Technician assists Mechanics with a variety of maintenance and construction tasks at Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, including rough carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and food and beverage equipment repair. The role also handles guest maintenance requests and general upkeep of resort property. This is a full-time seasonal position for the Winter 2026/2027 season, located in Killington, Vermont, with an hourly wage of $20.00–$21.00, adjusted based on experience. Work includes inspecting and maintaining tools and equipment, managing maintenance supplies, documenting unfinished calls before shift changes, and following Lockout/Tagout and safe-material-storage procedures. The technician also performs painting and surface preparation, checks pool chemical levels at the start of shifts, and may assist with snow removal at hotel entrances and walkways and mowing in spring. Other duties may be assigned by management. The position requires a flexible schedule with availability for days, nights, holidays, and weekends, depending on hotel demands. Employees in this full-time seasonal role are eligible for a season pass for themselves and dependents, privileges at several other resorts, and discount programs for food and beverage, retail and rental, tickets, and other offerings.
Requirements
- Basic education at the high school level.
- Skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler, pool operations, and general maintenance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds regularly.
- Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand and maintain well-paced mobility for an extended period.
- Manual dexterity to use and operate necessary equipment.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Self-motivation, a can-do attitude, and a hands-on approach.
- Flexible schedule allowing availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on hotel demands.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Maintenance Technician in a hotel, hospital, or apartment environment; the employer will train the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with guests to resolve maintenance issues and respond to repair requests professionally, positively, and promptly.
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
- Visually inspect tools, equipment, and machines.
- Identify, locate, and operate equipment shut-off valves.
- Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
- Record information about unfinished calls before shift changes.
- Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing maintenance work.
- Carry necessary equipment, including keys, phones, pager, tools, and radio, to remain prepared for work tasks.
- Store flammable materials in OSHA- and EPA-approved containment devices.
- Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, and furniture while following property color specifications.
- Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
- Remove old finishes using stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, water, or abrasive blasting.
- Protect surfaces with drop cloths or masking materials during painting and post appropriate paint signs.
- Clean and store paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
- Review the pool and check chemical levels at the start of the shift.
- Perform some snow removal at hotel entrances and walkways and some mowing during spring.
- Assist Mechanics with maintenance and construction tasks, including rough carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and food and beverage equipment repair.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Season pass for the employee and dependents.
- Privileges at several other resorts.
- Discount programs for food and beverage, retail and rental, tickets, and other offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
