Facilities Maintenance Tech - Hands-On Building & Systems

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA funded by company

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

LTD & STD

PTO generosity

401K with employer-match

Job summary

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to care for all building facilities in the Durango area, ensuring a safe and functional environment for employees and visitors. The role involves hands-on duties including landscaping, painting, carpentry, and renovation, plus inspecting and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

You will support capital improvements and coordinate with the Facilities Maintenance team, with schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Prior experience working in a commercial building‑repair/maintenance position, preferred
• Ability & desire to perform physically demanding work within a varying work schedule
• Valid drivers license preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing reasonable suspicion and post accident tests if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect all Durango-based buildings, equipment, and appliances to verify proper function and perform regular upkeep
• Inspect Durango-based properties for structural and aesthetic damage and repair, as appropriate, to retain daily operations and ensure employee and guest safety
• Proactively monitor and replace old/damaged appliances and appurtenances related to each property.
• Establish safeguards and response plans to handle fire-related or other property-based emergencies and draft exit routes with appropriate signage in coordination with the Public Safety department
• Diagnose problems and facilitate the timely repair of company owned assets such as air-conditioning units, heating units, building plumbing, electrical and structural items
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and offices, when needed, to accommodate new occupants
• Regularly communicate with company leadership and fulfill deadline requests and ad‑hoc tasks when necessary
• Assist with other special projects related to operations and grounds, such as Event Park duties, as needed

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Physical stamina

Maintenance tools

Team coordination

Tools

Maintenance tools and equipment

Job description

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to care for all building facilities in the Durango area, ensuring a safe and functional environment for employees and visitors. The role involves hands-on duties including landscaping, painting, carpentry, and renovation, plus inspecting and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

You will support capital improvements and coordinate with the Facilities Maintenance team, with schedule