Lead Maintenance Technician

Are you seeking an affordable way to live in one of Colorado's most breathtaking mountain towns? Nestled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains on 6,500 acres of pristine wilderness, Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa offers a blend of outdoor adventure and upscale amenities for guests and staff alike. We're currently seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities Team. Join our team and enjoy living in our picturesque setting with subsidized staff housing, providing easy access to year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and horseback riding. Dive into the natural beauty of Colorado while advancing your career with us.

Principle Purpose of Job

The Lead Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the upkeep and proper functioning of all ranch facilities, property, and equipment. They will assist in providing the best possible experience for our guests and fellow staff by performing a wide range of maintenance tasks with exceptional attention to detail and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team to complete HotSOS requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform upkeep, repair, and maintenance on all ranch property, including cabins, lodge rooms, public areas, restrooms, and restaurants.
• Conduct plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems, including the replacement of water heaters, plumbing fixtures, fittings, and clearing of stoppages.
• Maintain pool and hot tub by performing regular maintenance and cleaning.
• Perform carpentry repairs to structural framing and finish work, including replacement of flooring, glass, screens, and drapes.
• Conduct electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, circuits, and ensure adequate lighting throughout the property.
• Execute painting tasks, both interior and exterior, to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all entrance and storage areas and ensure the property is securely locked up.
• Complete required work orders and daily work logs accurately, documenting receipts as needed.
• Diagnose problems or faulty operations in equipment, replace or repair parts, make adjustments, and report appropriately.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Participate in the standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Adhere to company and OSHA safety regulations, policies, and procedures, maintaining clean and orderly work areas and equipment.
• Assist and support the team with projects as needed.
• Develop a working knowledge of heating, cooling, and water systems ranch-wide.
• Troubleshoot problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Utilize safety equipment provided appropriately.
• Maintain inventory control of all maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide exceptional guest service by responding quickly to issues and completing tasks as needed for the guests and ranch.
• Other duties as requested by Director of Facilities to ensure optimal guest experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 -3 years of maintenance experience required.
• Relevant industry licensing and accreditation required along with industry experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of electrical testing instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail orientated and highly organized
• Basic computer skills.
• Have ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift/carry 30+ lbs.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Should be outgoing and friendly, enjoy working with the public. Work well alone or with other team members. 
• Be flexible to the needs of the department and the Ranch. 
• All Maintenance personnel should have a professional appearance and are identified by Ranch logo uniforms provided upon arrival.

Compensation Description:

$24.00 – 30.00/hr  Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 40 hours a week on average. A sign-on bonus of $2,000 is available for qualified candidates who can join the team by October 15th. 

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Affordable furnished housing, if working a minimum of 35 hours/week or more.
• Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually--if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Employer-sponsored monthly events such as Avalanche, Rockies & Nuggets games, Zip-lining, Snow-tubing, Hiking, Bowling, Recreation Center, etc.
• Employer-sponsored Softball and Hockey leagues.
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops.
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer. 

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits. 

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.