Building Maintenance Technician

Mt Baker Ski Area•Glacier, WA

24d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and functional environment for customers and employees throughout the base areas. Areas the Building Maintenance Technicians are responsible for include; buildings, parking lots, other areas near the buildings, lodges and restrooms. The Building Maintenance Technician performs building and area walk throughs along with inspections and maintenance in the base areas. This position is also responsible for assisting with many other base area operations, including but not limited to snow removal and mitigation, assisting in parking vehicles, waste management or helping other departments as needed. The Building Maintenance Technician identifies maintenance and safety needs, while working with other department supervisors to see their repair needs. The Building Maintenance Technician prioritizes, along with the Building Maintenance Manager, the tasks and repairs within a reasonable timeline required by daily operations. The Building Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Building Maintenance Manager, as well as the Mountain Operations Managers. General Responsibilities: Working knowledge of Mt. Baker Ski Area Mountain policies and procedures, familiarity of ski area facilities and services available, operations procedures and information necessary for accurate and effective communication to the public. General building maintenance repairs including but not limited to grease traps, commercial cooking equipment plumbing repairs, drywall repairs, painting, framing and trim work. Complete inspections and monitoring of all Mt. Baker facilities. Complete basic, routine, and preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment. Identify and resolve maintenance issues. Complete record keeping logs, review inventory levels and order when necessary. Initiate communication and follow up with other departments supervisors/managers on maintenance issues. Assist in base area operations during peak times. Assist with projects assigned by Base Area Operations Manager and Building Maintenance Manager, as needed. Support and provide assistance to other departments, as needed. Follow safety guidelines as described in the Accident Prevention Plan and as trained. Report safety concerns directly to the department manager, Director of Mountain Operations, and General Manager as trained. Actively participate in fostering a positive safety culture through words and actions. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including timely responses to managers and employees, and communication of personal needs.
Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to think critically, work in a team or independently.
Ability to be flexible and self motivated.
Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
Above average work ethic.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management skills
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to complete and pass Mt. Baker Ski Area Vehicle Training.
Must have knowledge of best safety practices and OSHA/ANSI requirements.
Ability to wear a respiratory mask and other PPE required.
Must be able to work at height, ie ladders, scaffolding or aerial lifts.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to operate vehicles and various other equipment as directed.
Must be able to work on toilets and help with septic issues.
Willingness to learn.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years or older.
Valid drivers license with clean driving record and able to be placed on our Commercial Motor Vehicle Program.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including holidays, weekends and peak business days throughout the season between November and April as a condition of employment.
Must be flexible, as there can be multiple factors affecting the position’s start and end times or added shifts, ie. holidays, events, repairs to be completed with no public around and/or items needing to be repaired before operations of the next day.
Bending, twisting, lifting, and moving items throughout the day.
Ability to work outside in inclement winter weather.
Ability to lift and move 60 pounds (or more depending on the task).
Moving trash, compost and recycling by hand
Standing and or sitting for long periods.
Climbing and descending stairs.
Shoveling and moving snow.
Standing and walking on compact snow and ice.
Perform repetitive tasks as necessary.
Outdoor, physically demanding work in varying winter weather conditions including snow, wind, low visibility, and freezing temperatures.
Use of radios and communication systems in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform administrative duties and recordkeeping.
Experience with electrical repair and maintenance.
Experience plumbing repair and maintenance.
Experience in carpentry and finishing work.
Knowledge in operation of basic and specialized hand and power tools.
Experience with appliance maintenance and repairs.
Ability to identify maintenance issues and needs.
Experience with equipment operation (i.e., aerial lifts, forklifts, loaders, boxtrucks).
Knowledge of water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and functional environment for customers and employees throughout the base areas.
Performing building and area walk throughs along with inspections and maintenance in the base areas.
Assisting with many other base area operations, including but not limited to snow removal and mitigation, assisting in parking vehicles, waste management or helping other departments as needed.
Identifying maintenance and safety needs, while working with other department supervisors to see their repair needs.
Prioritizing, along with the Building Maintenance Manager, the tasks and repairs within a reasonable timeline required by daily operations.
Working knowledge of Mt. Baker Ski Area Mountain policies and procedures, familiarity of ski area facilities and services available, operations procedures and information necessary for accurate and effective communication to the public.
General building maintenance repairs including but not limited to grease traps, commercial cooking equipment plumbing repairs, drywall repairs, painting, framing and trim work.
Complete inspections and monitoring of all Mt. Baker facilities.
Complete basic, routine, and preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
Identify and resolve maintenance issues.
Complete record keeping logs, review inventory levels and order when necessary.
Initiate communication and follow up with other departments supervisors/managers on maintenance issues.
Assist in base area operations during peak times.
Assist with projects assigned by Base Area Operations Manager and Building Maintenance Manager, as needed.
Support and provide assistance to other departments, as needed.
Follow safety guidelines as described in the Accident Prevention Plan and as trained.
Report safety concerns directly to the department manager, Director of Mountain Operations, and General Manager as trained.
Actively participate in fostering a positive safety culture through words and actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.