Specialist, Wall Maintenance

Seattle Bouldering Project•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bouldering Project is a community-oriented climbing and fitness organization that aims to make climbing, movement, and connection accessible to everyone. Wall Maintenance Specialists clean and maintain climbing walls, prepare climbing areas for routesetting rotations, and wash and sort climbing holds and volumes. The role typically involves working one to three times per week, with occasional additional work in preparation for events. This part-time position is expected to involve 7–8 hours per week, with work Thursday and Friday mornings—one day at the Fremont location and one day at the University District location. The Specialist works safely and efficiently, follows written and verbal instructions, and can work with minimal supervision. The role includes physical work such as using power tools, climbing ladders, working at heights, and lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds. A flexible schedule may be required, including evenings, weekends, or hours outside standard business hours depending on programming and business needs. Bouldering Project emphasizes inclusive, welcoming spaces and expects employees to demonstrate its core values: Inclusive, Quality-Obsessed, Local at the Core, and Growth-Oriented. Compensation starts at $22.30 per hour and is based on experience and local market benchmarks.

Requirements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Reliable, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work with power tools.
Ability to climb ladders and step stools and comfort working at heights.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously for extended periods.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and reach frequently.

Responsibilities

Remove modular climbing holds, volumes, tape, chalk, rubber, and detritus from climbing walls.
Safely use approved cleaning products and procedures to wash climbing surfaces, holds, and volumes.
Maintain clean and functioning climbing walls.
Wash and organize holds following the directions of the Head Setter.
Organize and maintain setting and wall maintenance supplies and tools.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Setting Shop.
Follow closing and facility procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.