Building Maintenance Technician

Sierra At Tahoe Resort; Twin Bridges (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra-at-Tahoe is hiring a Building Maintenance Technician (Seasonal) to join the maintenance team. You will perform general maintenance across facilities—carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and basic construction—and ensure guest safety and satisfaction throughout the season.

The role requires ability to work independently or with a team, participate in safety meetings, and handle diverse assignments with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 2–5 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate with staff.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across resort facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.
• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Work independently or as part of a team; assist other departments as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of guests and employees; participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Writing reports

Public speaking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment certifications

Job description

Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)Department: Building MaintenanceReports To: Building Maintenance SupervisorPrepared By: Sierra-at-TahoePrepared Date: 10/2026FLSA Status: Non-exemptPay Status: HourlyYR Status: Seasonal (Full-time)Benefit Status: NonePay Rate: Starting at $22/hr DOEEmbrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for a full career switch centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.SUMMARYBecome a member of a close-knit maintenance team that performs general maintenance and repair to all facilities at the resort including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and basic construction. As a customer focused organization, a crucial part of each employee’s job is to get and keep guests.Duties and Responsibilities are (but not limited to):Perform general maintenance and repair jobs including carpentry and painting, plumbing, heating systems, electrical, appliance repair and basic construction.Assess and handle preventative maintenance repairs with little to no supervision.Ability to work independently and as a team.Help with other department projects as needed.Contribute to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.Meet service level objectives and department goals as set forth by immediate supervisor.Flexible working hours.RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY1. Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort guests at all times.2. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.3. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.4. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures.5. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or GED; two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - preferred but not required.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSResort certification on any necessary equipment.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to ski/ride at an intermediate level or above. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places and aerial locations. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions, extreme weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.NOTE: Sierra-at-Tahoe is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. A post offer background check is required.