Program Equipment Technician

National Ability Center • Park City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Equipment Technician is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt (hourly) member of the National Ability Center staff. Based on-site in Park City, Utah, the role maintains equipment at the mountain center and ranch, fits participants with adaptive and non-adaptive equipment, and supports rentals and equipment inventory. The technician helps ensure participants of all abilities have safe, high-quality equipment for recreation activities and stays informed about new adaptive technologies and industry equipment.

Requirements

• Professional experience in equipment maintenance, repair, and fittings, including operating required tools and machinery.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) physical.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa or other immigration-process sponsorship is not available.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated responsibility, dependability, and maturity.
• Ability to be flexible, creative, and adaptable to changing environments and needs.
• Commitment to a positive, fun, team-oriented working environment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 80 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme weather.
• Ability to drive 14-passenger vans or buses and tow a trailer or boat behind a truck; CDL is not required.
• Availability and willingness to work a non-traditional schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially for projects and special events.
• Ability to travel occasionally to the Moab location.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working with recreational equipment and knowledge of current and developing industry trends.
• Experience facilitating or participating in adaptive recreation sports.
• Passion for recreation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair program equipment, including cycling, ski and snowboard, water and paddle sports, archery, climbing, rafting, and adaptive equipment.
• Stay up to date with new technologies and equipment in the industry.
• Manage annual maintenance, equipment use logs, and retired equipment.
• Support participant equipment fittings as needed.
• Support and maintain inventory lists for each program area.
• Work with program managers to design organized, safe, and functional equipment storage and layouts.
• Assist with programming upon request.
• Maintain and repair equipment in-house using hands-on experience, internet resources, and relationships with experts.
• Manage equipment rentals by communicating with participants, scheduling rentals, and coordinating with program managers.
• Build professional relationships with equipment manufacturers, pro-deal providers, adaptive programs, and companies.
• Support program-related events.
• Review equipment repair forms weekly and complete appropriate repairs.
• Support the annual gear sale, including collecting donations, organizing setup and teardown, recruiting staff, pricing items, and coordinating promotion with marketing.

Benefits

• Health insurance with employer contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary accident and hospital plans
• Annual paid time off
• 11 paid holidays and 2 paid personal days annually, including a paid day off on the employee’s birthday
• 403(b) plan with employer match
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Pro deals with gear companies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed