Facilities Maintenance Technician - Glacier National Park

Xanterra; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Xanterra as a Facilities Maintenance Technician for a thrilling summer in Glacier National Park. Responsibilities include maintaining historic buildings while delivering exceptional customer service. This seasonal role offers a dynamic work environment, engaging with diverse guests and enjoying employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Free Glacier National Park pass

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance for historical buildings.
• Skilled with common hand and power tools.
• Hospitality Facility Maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance repairs and tasks on historical buildings.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Proficient in facility repairs

Effective communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service donot impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Maintenanceteam in Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring Facilities Maintenance Technicians to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

Job Summary:
Maintenance Associates must have general maintenance skills necessary for repairs and preservation of historic buildings. Ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, a keen eye for details, and focused problem solving.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: July through early-October 2025
Pay: $16.95/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Glacier National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are an authorized concessionaire in Glacier, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Glacier:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Free Red Bus Tours (if available)
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance repairs and tasks on historical buildings.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Provide, with Professional Demeanor, excellent customer service to our guests and staff.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental practices, safety practices, and policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in all guest-facing facility repairs (faucet leaks, loose fixtures, faulty windows and doors, wall repair and paint).
• Effective communication with manager of needs when a repair is out of immediate ability to complete.
• Skillful with all common hand tools and power tools.
• Some locations within Glacier National Park may require Maintenance Associates to have a valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.

Experience:

• Hospitality Facility Maintenance preferred.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor in a spring, summer and fall in Glacier National Park

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to walk distances over uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry a maximum of 51 pounds. Frequent lifting and carrying of supplies, materials, and equipment throughout the day.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and crawl for extended periods of time.
• Working safely with required chemicals, tools, and equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in all guest-facing facility repairs (faucet leaks, loose fixtures, faulty windows and doors, wall repair and paint).
• Effective communication with manager of needs when a repair is out of immediate ability to complete.
• Skillful with all common hand tools and power tools.
• Some locations within Glacier National Park may require Maintenance Associates to have a valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record.

Experience:

• Hospitality Facility Maintenance preferred.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor in a spring, summer and fall in Glacier National Park

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to walk distances over uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry a maximum of 51 pounds. Frequent lifting and carrying of supplies, materials, and equipment throughout the day.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and crawl for extended periods of time.
• Working safely with required chemicals, tools, and equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• Perform routine maintenance repairs and tasks on historical buildings.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Provide, with Professional Demeanor, excellent customer service to our guests and staff.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental practices, safety practices, and policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.