Maintenance Tech

Weekender; Killington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekender in Killington, Vermont is looking for a Maintenance Technician I to keep our hotel in excellent condition. You’ll handle routine maintenance, preventative care, and respond to basic repair requests, with larger projects under supervision.

Duties include light repairs (bulbs, patching, carpentry, painting), inspections of HVAC and plumbing, outdoor upkeep and snow removal, and safe, courteous service to guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC troubleshooting skills.
• Carpentry, painting, and general repair abilities.
• Effective communication with guests and staff.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and stand for long periods.
• Comfort with lifting up to 50 lbs and using hand/electrical tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic repairs such as light bulb replacement and patching walls.
• Inspect equipment (HVAC, plumbing, safety devices) and report issues.
• Support outdoor upkeep including landscaping and snow removal.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Follow safety procedures with tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Maintain maintenance areas and respond to guest/staff requests.
• Assist Maintenance II and leadership on larger projects.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry

Painting

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Tool use

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

HVAC inspection tools

Job description

What you'll be responsible for:

As a Maintenance Technician I, you'll focus on routine maintenance tasks, preventative care, and responding to basic repair requests. You'll help keep the property in excellent condition by handling minor repairs, supporting preventative maintenance, and assisting with larger projects under supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform basic repairs such as light bulb replacement, unclogging drains, patching walls, and minor carpentry or painting tasks.
• Assist with routine inspections of equipment (e.g., HVAC filters, plumbing fixtures, safety devices) and report issues promptly.
• Support outdoor upkeep, including light landscaping, snow removal, or debris cleanup.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and on time.
• Follow safety procedures when using tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in maintenance areas and storage spaces.
• Provide courteous and timely responses to guest and staff requests.
• Assist Maintenance II and leadership staff with larger repairs or projects.

Success Measures

• Completes assigned checklists and basic repair tasks correctly and on time.
• Reports maintenance issues promptly and accurately to supervisors.
• Demonstrates safe tool and equipment use with zero preventable safety incidents.
• Consistently follows instructions and works well as part of the team.
• Shows steady skill growth by asking questions and applying learned techniques.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to troubleshoot and repair minor issues.
• Proficiency in carpentry, painting, and general repair tasks.
• Ability to diagnose issues and identify solutions to maintenance problems.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with guests and staff regarding maintenance requests.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Physical stamina and dexterity.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to be on foot for long periods, up to 90% of day.
• Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, crawling, and/or bending throughout shift.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50lbs from time to time.

About The Company

We are a young, fast-growing company (just recognized in the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies) of ambitious, mission-driven Weekenders working together to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel and exploration! We specialize in creating inspiring hotel stays for our guests in iconic destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to be paid to learn, have an immediate and lasting impact in a young startup company and culture, and grow personally and professionally with an amazing team.

You will love it at Weekender if our core values below get you excited and inspired too!

Embrace a Growth Mindset

Always be a student and always be open-minded

Be Adventurous

Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward

Be a Ninja

Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers

Be a Host

Treat guests and teammates like you would family

Be of Integrity

Own your Domain: Be accountable to your job & the greater mission

Embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability

Follow-through and do what you say you're going to do