Maintenance Technician

Black Butte Ranch; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance across facilities and outdoor spaces. You will operate heavy equipment, support seasonal and emergency operations, and help guests and homeowners with maintenance needs while upholding safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of resort or facilities experience, the ability to read work orders, and a flexible schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of resort or facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience operating heavy machinery and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and technical documentation.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across facilities, operations, and common areas.
• Operate heavy equipment and support snow removal and seasonal operations.
• Provide project estimates and help obtain material quotes.
• Communicate with homeowners, guests, vendors, and staff regarding maintenance needs and updates.
• Respond to after-hours and emergency maintenance calls as required.
• Collaborate with team members and support other departments.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Reading work orders

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Carpentry tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

General maintenance equipment

Job description

About Black Butte Ranch
Black Butte Ranch is a destination resort in Central Oregon, surrounded by Cascade mountain views, Ponderosa pines, and a strong sense of community. Set across 1,800 acres, the Ranch features championship golf courses, lodging, restaurants, pools, spa, trails, a private lake, and year-round recreation.
Working here means being part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful settings.

Summary

The Maintenance Technician provides skilled maintenance and repair services across Black Butte Ranch facilities, operations, and common areas while supporting the needs of homeowners and guests. This position performs a wide variety of general maintenance tasks, operates heavy equipment, and assists with seasonal and emergency operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills along with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, drywall, painting, minor electrical, plumbing, and fencing.
• Maintain Ranch roads, bike paths, buildings, common areas, facilities, and amenities.
• Provide project estimates and assist with obtaining material, equipment, and part quotes as requested.
• Complete assigned work efficiently, safely, and to Black Butte Ranch and customer standards.
• Safely operate heavy equipment and machinery, including snowplows, sweepers, sanders, backhoes, loaders, graders, tractors, and related implements.
• Support snow removal, winter operations, and other seasonal maintenance needs.
• Properly operate, maintain, and care for Ranch-owned equipment and tools.
• Respond promptly to after-hours and emergency maintenance calls as required.
• Provide maintenance support to other departments and assist with general labor and special projects as needed.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, guests, vendors, and staff regarding maintenance needs, project updates, and follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with team members and provide guidance or support to coworkers when needed.
• Follow Ranch safety procedures and appropriately handle work involving chemicals, hazardous materials, equipment, and other potential workplace risks.
• Perform other duties and reasonable requests as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of resort maintenance, facilities maintenance, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Experience safely operating heavy machinery and maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance and repair, including carpentry, drywall, painting, minor electrical, plumbing, and related trades.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, reports, instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on Ranch needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and after-hours emergency call-ins.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods and lift and move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying and adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain, as well as in confined spaces when necessary.
• Ability to safely work around chemicals, hazardous materials, electrical risks, machinery, and other conditions associated with maintenance operations.
• Ability to properly operate and care for Ranch-provided tools and equipment; may be required to provide personal small hand tools in accordance with Ranch SOPs.

This is a general summary of job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Our commitment to service starts with our team. We foster a welcoming, inclusive workplace and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs in accordance with applicable laws.