What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSNR Facilities Maintenance Technician position at DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD CO?
Division/Department: Facilities Maintenance
Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician
Reports To: General Manager
Type of Position: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Classification: Core (benefits-eligible)
Compensation: $20-25/hour
Location: Durango, Colorado
Job Summary:
The Facilities Maintenance Technician helps maintain all American Heritage Railways- and DSNGRR-owned buildings and properties throughout the Durango, Colorado, area. This position will be responsible for ensuring 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. This position will assist the Facilities Maintenance team in establishing a system and schedule for required maintenance services, upkeep, and capital improvements on property. This is a hands-on position, covering regular maintenance duties such as landscaping, painting, carpentry, and renovation in order to keep all Durango facilities in good working condition.
Job Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Regularly inspect all Durango-based buildings, equipment, and appliances to verify proper function and perform regular upkeep
Inspect Durango-based properties for structural and aesthetic damage and repair, as appropriate, to retain daily operations and ensure employee and guest safety
Proactively monitor and replace old/damaged appliances and appurtenances related to each property
Establish safeguards and response plans to handle fire-related or other property-based emergencies and draft exit routes with appropriate signage in coordination with the Public Safety department
Diagnose problems and facilitate the timely repair of company-owned assets such as air-conditioning units, heating units, building plumbing, electrical and structural items
Clean and prepare vacated buildings and offices, when needed, to accommodate new occupants
Regularly communicate with company leadership and fulfill deadline requests and ad-hoc tasks when necessary
Assist with other special projects related to operations and grounds, such as Event Park duties, as needed
Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements:
Proven experience in facilities maintenance or a related field
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
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
Ability & desire to perform physically demanding work within a varying work schedule
Work Environment:
Working in and around a rail yard within an 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
Salary : $20 - $25