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COMPENSATION:  Starting at $19.00/hour 

SNAPSHOT

A hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.

IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?

• Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
• Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?
• Want to gain facilities and maintenance experience — with room to grow if you excel?

If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.

ABOUT US

We are a group of beautiful lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for maintenance crew members who are excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
• Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off

WHAT WE OFFER

• Sick pay in first year; paid time off thereafter   
• Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year
• Regular work schedule with specific days off 
• If living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost 

WHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY) 

Our Maintenance crew works closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure the property functions well, is exceptionally maintained, and provides a great guest experience.  The ideal candidate is able to work in a fast paced and busy environment as a versatile team member. Maintenance crew members work together to keep the grounds, buildings, and infrastructure in proper working order. Skills utilized as a maintenance crew member include plumbing, electrical, woodworking, general construction, landscaping, painting, and winter maintenance. We are looking for positive, friendly, team-oriented individuals with prior facilities or related experience and a willingness to learn and grow. We welcome career-oriented applicants who seek to develop further expertise.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environment
• Are reliable, detail-oriented and organized
• Can balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standards
• Work well independently and as part of a supportive team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work independently and as a team to uphold the property’s maintenance standards
• Enthusiastically support all facets or facilities operations
• Carefully follow written and verbal instructions
• Provide exceptional guest service and warm, caring hospitality
• Responds to maintenance requests quickly and effectively
• Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
• Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
• Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
• Comply with work shift schedules and break requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
• Minimum one-year prior work experience in facility maintenance or similar
• Possess a driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment

COMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Strong basic knowledge and skills in all areas including general construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, vehicle maintenance, and winter maintenance
• Exceptionally strong troubleshooting skills and general maintenance acumen
• High attention to detail and safety precautions
• Work with construction equipment and power tools while adhering to safety practices
• Strong guest service and hospitality focus
• Reliable, dependable and punctual
• Works well as part of a team and supports others
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Follows company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Communicates appropriately, supportively and professionally
• Adaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced setting
• Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalism
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• Leading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyle

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
• Ability to stand and move continuously
• Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds
• Working with required chemicals and PPE
• Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when needed

NOTE

We are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.