Specialty Facilities Crew
FIRST LIGHT RESORTS LLC · firstlightresorts.com
Yosemite National ParkOn-siteEntry level1+ yrs
The job in short
Facilities and maintenance crew member at a national park lodge.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-08-23
- Location as listed
- Yosemite National Park, CA, USA
- Role
- Maintenance Technician
- Pay (as listed)
- $20 an hour
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Rush Creek Lodge - Yosemite National Park, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00Hourly, COMPENSATION: Starting at $20.00/hour
SNAPSHOT
A hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.
IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?
Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?
Want to gain facilities and maintenance experience — with room to grow if you excel?
If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.
ABOUT US
We are a group of beautiful lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for a specialty maintenance crew member who is excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
Competitive pay and benefits
Supportive, inclusive team culture
Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off
WHAT WE OFFER
Sick pay in first year; paid time off thereafter
Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
401K eligible with company match after 1 year
Regular work schedule with specific days off
If living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost
WHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY)
We are looking for a talented, experienced Facilities Crew Member to complete our facilities & maintenance team at the Lodge. Our Facilities Crew works closely with our Facilities Manager to ensure the property functions well, is exceptionally maintained and provides a great guest experience. The position includes support of ongoing maintenance programs as well as daily maintenance and facilities needs. This is a 100% hands-on role, with days spent solving facilities and maintenance issues in the field. The Facilities Crew role, with its broad scope and mission-critical responsibilities, is a key position at our lodge.
We are looking for a warm, friendly person leading a healthy, active lifestyle, who has high standards and high integrity, and who has been a top performer in his/her previous roles. The Lodge is an amazing place to live and work, and we welcome career-oriented applicants.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environment
Are reliable, detail-oriented and organized
Can balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standards
Work well independently and as part of a supportive team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting with the operation and maintenance on Lodge freshwater, greywater, and blackwater systems
Assisting with maintaining and installing various irrigation systems on property
Cleaning, monitoring, and maintaining our beautiful series of man-made water features
Mulching the many freshly-planted hillsides that stretch across our properties
Other miscellaneous tasks such as refinishing/painting projects, pinball machine repair, tractor operation, chainsaw operation, and much more
Work independently and as a team to uphold the property’s maintenance standards
Enthusiastically support all facets or facilities operations
Carefully follow written and verbal instructions
Provide exceptional guest service and warm, caring hospitality
Responds to maintenance requests quickly and effectively
Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
Comply with work shift schedules and break requirements
Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
Minimum one-year prior work experience in facility maintenance or similar
Previous experience in plumbing, irrigation, landscaping, and general labor/construction
Possess a driver’s license with a clean driving record
Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment
COMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong basic knowledge and skills in all areas including general construction, electrical, plumbing, painting, vehicle maintenance, and winter maintenance
Exceptionally strong troubleshooting skills and general maintenance acumen
High attention to detail and safety precautions
Work with construction equipment and power tools while adhering to safety practices
Strong guest service and hospitality focus
Reliable, dependable and punctual
Works well as part of a team and supports others
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
Follows company policies, procedures, and safety standards
Communicates appropriately, supportively and professionally
Adaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced setting
Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalism
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
Leading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyle
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
Ability to stand and move continuously
Lifting up to 80 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds
Working with required chemicals and PPE
Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when needed
NOTE
We are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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