Maintenance Technician

Northgate Resorts; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate Resorts, a seasonal/hospitality-focused employer, seeks an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to support maintenance of camp facilities and equipment. The role reports to the Facilities Manager and involves basic repair, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks across the resort environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in trades, basic computer skills, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of consistent and professional work experience in a variety of trades.
• Trade certifications and licenses are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• General duties: monitor and maintain the Camp-Resort facilities and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and assist in projects from start to finish.
• Perform entry-level maintenance tasks including carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical, and plumbing under supervision.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Trade certifications and licenses

1-3 years trades experience

Job description

Northgate Resorts owns and manages the most awarded Camp-Resort portfolio in the nation. Our passion is creating family camping memories for our guests – memories that will last a lifetime! We don’t do this as individuals but as a passionate team that cares about making a difference in our guests’ lives. We endeavor to be a highly effective, lean, and fast-moving organization.

Maintenance Technician I (Age 18+)

This is a SEASONAL, full-time or part-time position and reports to the Facilities Manager.

Maintenance Technician I

is the entry-level class in the Maintenance Technician series. Under close supervision, entry-level duties are assigned in the installation, modification, design, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and facilities at the Resort.

Duties & Responsibilities

• General Duties
  • Monitor and maintain the condition of the Camp-Resort’s property, facilities, and equipment
  • Respond to maintenance requests promptly
  • Assist in planning and executing projects from start to finish
  • Troubleshoot and perform a variety of entry-level duties under close supervision in the areas of:
    • Basic repair/maintenance of doorknobs, locks, hinges, and gates, as required
    • Carpentry
    • Drywall and Painting communal areas and exterior walls
    • Electrical (including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items)
    • Plumbing (e.g., repairing and unclogging toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and exterior drains)
• Administrative Duties
  • Regularly update Facilities Manager on the status of repairs, preventative maintenance, and other projects
  • Maintains the necessary service records on mechanical and structural systems
  • Ensure all standard operating procedures are followed for park operation while performing maintenance tasks.
• Other Essential Duties
  • Comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations and procedures
  • Participate in other projects and activities as assigned

Education/Training/Experience

• 1-3 years of consistent and professional work experience in a variety of trades
• Trade certifications and licenses are highly desired

Qualifications/Requirements

• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management
• Valid driver’s license

Essential Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 80 lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Regularly move throughout the park
• Continuously climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl
• Able to manipulate fingers, hands, and arms to reach, carry, lift, etc.
• Constant exposure to outside weather conditions

Northgate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Northgate is also a proud participant of the E-Verify Program. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.