Maintenance Staff- SMR (2026)

About the role

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, a mission-driven family and group conference and retreat center with an on-site residential camp, serving more than 50,000 guests annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and basic decision-making for other seasonal staff.
• Perform physical tasks including working on feet and knees for an eight-hour shift, both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and perform work on roofs safely.
• Shovel snow from walks, porches, stairs, and roofs primarily during October through April.
• Assist year-round employees by following their instructions on various maintenance projects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Learn to repair minor facility issues such as changing light bulbs, installing screens, and unclogging toilets (including hand-auguring up to 5 times in an 8-hour shift).
• Safely operate all hand and power tools common to the construction and maintenance industry.
• Pick up trash on assigned routes and dispose of properly; bags may weigh up to 50 lbs, but most will be under 25 lbs.
• Lift trash bags into and out of flatbed pickup trucks or trash compactors.
• Work Night Maintenance shifts as needed.
• Assist wherever needed with basic to moderate carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, and cleaning tasks.
• Perform basic electrical tasks, including wiring, lighting installation, and fixture repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must possess a valid, USA state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving policies to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
• Demonstrate fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• General Ymca Of The Rockies Requirements: Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions; Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs; Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff; Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community; Attend required abuse risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations; Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism is required.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications - Continued

• Physical Demands: Requires physical stamina and endurance to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb ladders, and work at heights for extended periods. Regularly lifts, carries, and moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including trash bags and tools. Frequent use of hand and power tools, requiring safe operation and handling. Must be able to shovel snow and perform physically demanding tasks during winter months. Ability to work night shifts and flexible hours when needed. Requires good vision, hearing, and communication skills for safety and guest interaction. Must follow safety protocols to minimize risk when working with tools, equipment, and around potentially hazardous conditions.

Environmental Sustainability

Collaborate support organizational environmental sustainability goals through regular and effective collaboration and communication with sustainability leadership.