Staff Assistant, Old Faithful - Yellowstone National Park

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Yellowstone National Park!

Put your problem-solving skills to work. Our Engineering and Maintenance department does it all! From troubleshooting to preserving our rich history and being stewards of our iconic lodges, hands-on skills are needed to get the job done right. There are a variety of positions at our parks and lodges that range from skilled technicians to skilled trades.

We’re hiring a Maintenance Staff Assistant, for the Old Faithful area to Live. Work. Explore. in Yellowstone!

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Staff Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Maintenance Manager serving as the location's Maintenance Department's first point of contact for information and requests of service.Our maintenance team is responsible for opening properties prior to guest arrival, maintenance and repair during the season and closing the properties at the end of the season.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: To be discussed during interview
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• Housing provided for a nominal monthly fee
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave
• Health, life and other insurance benefits
• Free Access to our Employee Recreation Program (hiking, photography, camping, wildlife watching, and more!)
• Discounts in and around Yellowstone
• Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
• Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
• World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
• Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world

• Responsible for accurately and efficiently processing Service Requests, Work Orders and Purchase Requisitions using the company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate, organized inventory of required repair parts and supplies.
• Responsible for training and guiding the seasonal Staff Assistant.
• Performs periodic physical inventories of all storeroom items and a yearly inventory audit with the General Accounting Office.
• Assist team members with researching vendors and requested items.
• Receives and processes all material deliveries made to the location.
• Answers telephone calls, 2-way radio calls and responds to email, often serving as the location.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills to include proficiency with the Microsoft Office software suite and experience with (or the ability to quickly master) Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). 
• Self-motivation and a proven track record of working independently with limited supervision.
• Highly developed organizational skills. Organization is critical to the successful performance of the duties associated with this position.
• An outgoing yet professional at-work personality and demeanor.   
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a current valid driver's license with a safe driving record for the past 3 years.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be capable of lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to adapt to working and living at altitude (greater than 6,000 feet above sea level)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.