Railway Facilities & Grounds Technician

Verde Canyon Railroad; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Verde Canyon Railroad is looking for a maintenance-oriented worker to help keep facilities and trains clean and safe. You will support construction areas, handle loading/unloading, and assist skilled tradespeople as part of a small team.

The role requires ability to stand, bend, lift up to 25 lbs, and operate cleaning equipment, with flexibility to work weekends and extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in maintenance is preferred.
• Must be able to learn new skills quickly.
• Knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems is a plus.
• Able to use hand and mechanical tools safely.
• Must be at least 18 and able to pass drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the work area.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Coordinate and facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Clean and prepare construction sites as needed.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Follow supervisor instructions and support construction plans.
• Assist skilled tradespeople in their duties.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Learning quickly

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Punctual and reliable

Manual hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Maintain business cleanliness and appearance
• Ensure safety regulations are met
• Coordinate and facilitate maintenance and repairs
• Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
• Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.
• Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience working in maintenance preferred
• Capable of learning new skills quickly
• Preferred knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems
• Able to use hand and mechanical tools to ensure safety and completion of tasks
• Able to physically move on and off the train safely.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen effectively
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under little supervision
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass drug screening and background check.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and operate cleaning equipment; able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Punctual and reliable with effective communication skills.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Full-time or part-time schedule (typically 30+ hours per week or 80 hours per pay period).
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach to maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Professional appearance and adherence to company standards and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations and team needs.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and all days of the week, based on operational needs.
• Ability to perform duties for extended periods in environments with high heat and direct sun exposure.