Utilities Technician - Year Round

About the role

Year Round

Perks & Benefits

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

Position Summary

The 'Technician Utilities I' performs work as assigned by the Utilities Supervisor. This position requires learning principles. The 'Technician Utilities I' is expected to use area tools, equipment, and vehicles in a responsible and appropriate manner. This employee also operates, inspects, and maintains (in a safe and serviceable condition) building mechanical, water, sewer, heat, and gas systems. The 'Technician Utilities I' will also follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.

Essential Duties

• Wear appropriate safety equipment and follow established safety policies and procedures for the Utilities Department
• Complete projects as assigned
• Clean up after projects and consistently clean the utilities shop
• Maintain equipment and tools (as assigned)
• Complete work orders to completion and in a timely manner
• Become familiar with the location, operation, and repair of the following equipment and systems:
• heat systems, boilers, circulators, assorted unit heaters, furnaces, and related equipment
• water systems, location of wells, storage tanks, and main valves
• sewer collection systems, grease and sand traps, and related components
• fire protection systems and main valves
• compressed air systems
• building exhaust and ventilation equipment
• Cleaning sewer lines (as assigned)
• May use potentially hazardous chemical cleaners and solvents
• Report any unsafe job conditions to appropriate personnel
• Maintain a friendly and helpful attitude while dealing with guests and other employees
• Perform other duties as directed

Additional information

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

Wage

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts' hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts' total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $25 - $31 DOE

Education & Experience Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or GED - required

Experience

• One (1) year of general utility plant maintenance or related field; or have trade school certification - required
• Must have training or experience in one or more of the following:
• heat systems operation or maintenance
• plumbing or pipefitting trades
• building maintenance
• water operator and distribution
• related construction experience

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic experience with hand and power tools, grinders, etc.
• Knowledge of heavy power equipment, including: pipe threaders, drill presses, and sewer auger equipment
• Ability to operate voltage testers, multimeters, amp meters, and electric/acetylene soldering equipment
• Ability to operate snowmobiles, trucks, and other vehicles
• Materials used will include: potentially hazardous chemical drain cleaners, solvents, acids, lubricants, spray paints, chlorine as gas and HTH powder, glues and adhesives, glycol antifreeze, etc.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• undefinedTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties as Assigned

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.