Facilities Maintenance Laborer

Division/Department: Facilities Maintenance 

Job Title: Facilities Laborer

Reports To: General Manager

Type of Position: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $18-$22/hour

Location: Durango, Colorado

 

Job Summary: The Facilities Laborer helps maintain all American Heritage Railways and DSNGRR-owned building facilities and properties throughout the Durango, Colorado area. This position will be responsible for helping ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our facilities by performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks. Your primary goal will be to maintain a safe and functional environment for employees and visitors. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Facilities Maintenance Technicians with inspecting Durango-based buildings, equipment, and appliances to verify proper function and perform regular upkeep
• Assist Facilities Maintenance Technicians in repairing structural and aesthetic damage and repair, as appropriate, to retain daily operations and ensure employee and guest safety
• Help proactively monitor and replace old/damaged appliances and appurtenances related to each property.
• Clean and prepare vacated buildings and offices, when needed, to accommodate new occupants
• Assist with other special projects related to operations and grounds, such as Event Park duties, as needed

Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of facilities maintenance or related skills.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience working in a commercial building-repair/maintenance position, preferred
• Some knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems preferred
• Ability & desire to perform physically demanding work within a varying work schedule

Work Environment:

• Working in and around rail yard within industrial shop environment
• Occasional to frequent work in tight spaces (attic or crawl space), high areas (rooftop or scaffolding), and in varying climate conditions
• Varied schedule sometimes requiring full-time hours with overtime work, or to be on-call and available after hours, when needed
• Majority of time spent in and around construction projects or zones
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds