Facilities Maintenance Technician – Rail Yard & Buildings

American Heritage Companies; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision plans

Company-funded H.S.A.

Life and AD&D insurance

LTD and STD coverages

PTO plan

401K with employer-match

Job summary

American Heritage Railways in Durango, CO seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain buildings and properties, ensuring safe, functional operations across the Durango area. This hands-on role covers landscaping, painting, carpentry, and renovations to keep facilities in good condition.

The candidate will establish maintenance schedules, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate with the Facilities Maintenance team to support property upkeep and capital improvements.

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.

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

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Tools

Maintenance tools and equipment

Job description

American Heritage Railways in Durango, CO seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain buildings and properties, ensuring safe, functional operations across the Durango area. This hands-on role covers landscaping, painting, carpentry, and renovations to keep facilities in good condition.

The candidate will establish maintenance schedules, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate with the Facilities Maintenance team to support property upkeep and capital improvements.