Maintenance, Facilities & Fleet Manager, Denali

Pursuit Collection•USA - Denali Backcountry Adventure, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance, Facilities & Fleet Manager oversees fleet operations and maintenance teams at Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment, as well as supervising maintenance technicians at both properties. The manager handles preventive maintenance, repairs, work scheduling, parts inventory, and maintenance records, working with property and operations leadership to prioritize needs, reduce downtime, and keep properties safe and guest-ready throughout the operating season. The role includes overseeing fleet and property maintenance, leading technicians, coordinating vendors and specialized services, enforcing safety and compliance practices, monitoring expenses and inventory, and planning for seasonal opening, operation, shutdown, winterization, and return-to-service. It is a full-time seasonal position beginning in April 2027. The work takes place in shops, guest facilities, outdoor areas, and remote locations in variable Alaska weather, with travel between Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins. Scheduling may include weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage during the operating season.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in fleet, equipment, or facilities maintenance, including supervisory responsibility.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and ability to coordinate vehicle and property maintenance.
Experience scheduling preventive maintenance, prioritizing repairs, and maintaining service records.
Ability to lead technicians with varying experience levels and support a collaborative, accountable team.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a remote operating environment.
Valid CDL and ability to meet company driving and insurance requirements.
Must be at least 25 years of age at the start of employment.
Willingness to travel between properties and respond to urgent maintenance needs as required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and safely handle tools, parts, and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Passenger endorsement preferred.
Experience supporting hospitality, lodge, tourism, or remote Alaska operations.
Experience maintaining gasoline and diesel vehicles, generators, and small equipment.
Familiarity with remote-property utility systems and seasonal opening and shutdown procedures.
Experience with maintenance management or work-order software.

Responsibilities

Manage preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs for company vehicles and equipment.
Establish maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations, equipment condition, operating demands, and applicable requirements.
Coordinate repairs with internal technicians, outside vendors, and qualified service providers.
Monitor fleet readiness and communicate vehicle availability, repair timelines, and operational concerns.
Maintain service histories, inspection records, repair documentation, and equipment inventories.
Coordinate seasonal fleet startup, winterization, storage, and return-to-service activities.
Directly supervise and support maintenance technicians at Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins.
Assign daily work, set priorities, and balance staffing and resources between properties.
Set expectations for work quality, productivity, safety, and communication; provide hands-on guidance, troubleshooting support, training, and performance feedback.
Assist with scheduling and performance management, and ensure work is performed within employees’ qualifications.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for buildings, grounds, utilities, and property equipment at both locations.
Coordinate maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, heating, water, wastewater, and other property systems, as applicable.
Partner with lodge and cabins leadership to address guest-impacting maintenance issues promptly and professionally.
Maintain a work-order process to track requests, priorities, completion, and recurring issues.
Coordinate preseason opening, in-season maintenance, and postseason shutdown activities.
Enforce safe work practices, proper tool use, required personal protective equipment, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures.
Ensure fleet and maintenance activities meet company policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Oversee proper storage, handling, and disposal of fuels, oils, chemicals, batteries, and other maintenance materials.
Identify unsafe equipment or conditions and remove equipment from service when necessary.
Support emergency response and after-hours maintenance needs according to the established coverage schedule.
Monitor maintenance expenses and assist with budget planning, repair-versus-replacement decisions, and capital requests.
Maintain appropriate inventories of parts, tools, supplies, and critical spares.
Plan purchasing and deliveries around remote-location logistics and seasonal operating needs.
Coordinate vendor services, obtain estimates, and review completed work.
Provide leadership with regular updates on staffing, outstanding repairs, equipment condition, and upcoming maintenance needs.
Travel between Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins and respond to urgent maintenance needs as required.