Field Tech 1

Compensation: $22-26 per hr

Elk Ave Hospitality | Facilities Management

• Do You Love Working With Your Hands, Learning New Skills, and Mountain Living as Much as We Do?
• Work Hard. Play Hard. Live Fully in Crested Butte.
• At Elk Ave Hospitality, reliable buildings and equipment are essential to the success of our restaurants, employee housing, and hospitality operations.
• We are looking for a dependable, mechanically curious Facilities Maintenance Technician who wants to build practical skills while supporting the daily care of our properties.
• The Level 1 Technician is an entry-level position focused on basic maintenance, inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance, grounds and seasonal support, and supervised repairs while developing knowledge of construction, equipment, and building systems.
• Location: Crested Butte / Almont, Colorado Employment: Full-Time Reports To: Facilities Field Manager Compensation: $22.00-$26.00 per hour Primary Focus: Operational Maintenance & Preventive Maintenance

What You Can Expect

• Hands-on work across multiple Elk Ave Hospitality properties
• Training in building maintenance and preventive-maintenance practices
• Opportunities to work alongside Level 2 and Level 3 technicians
• Exposure to restaurant equipment and a variety of building systems
• A clear path toward greater technical competency and responsibility
• Company-provided tools and PPE as appropriate

Paid job-related training

• Standard Elk Ave Hospitality benefits package for eligible employees
• Sick pay in accordance with the standard company sick pay policy
• Employee housing or housing assistance when available
• Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle for authorized inter-property travel

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy working with your hands
• Are dependable and willing to learn
• Can follow written instructions and checklists
• Use common hand tools safely
• Take pride in completing work correctly
• Notice problems and communicate them before they become larger issues
• Are comfortable working indoors and outdoors
• Can work professionally around guests, employees, and residents
• Want to develop practical maintenance and building-system knowledge
• Understand that asking for help is part of working safely
• Our core values are Communication, Humility, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

Position Summary

• As a Facilities Maintenance Technician - Level 1, I report directly to the Facilities Field Manager and support the routine care and maintenance of Elk Ave Hospitality properties.
• I complete basic repairs, inspections, cleaning, preventive-maintenance tasks, material handling, grounds work, seasonal preparation, and supervised maintenance.
• I work alongside Level 2 and Level 3 technicians to develop my skills and understanding of building systems.
• I am expected to recognize conditions outside my training or authorized scope and escalate them immediately rather than attempting work I am not qualified to perform.
• My goal is to become a reliable Facilities team member while building the skills required for greater technical responsibility.

Basic Maintenance & Repairs

• I complete assigned work orders for basic repairs and general building upkeep.
• I perform approved adjustments, assembly, touch-up work, hardware replacement, filter changes, and light carpentry.
• I complete work within my training and authorized scope.
• I keep work areas organized and clean.
• I communicate incomplete work or additional repair needs to the Facilities Field Manager.
• I ask for guidance when I am unsure how to safely complete a task.

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections

• I complete scheduled preventive-maintenance checklists using approved procedures.
• I inspect restaurant, housing, and building areas for visible problems.
• I look for leaks, damage, trip hazards, unusual noises or odors, temperature concerns, blocked drains, failed hardware, and other deficiencies.
• I document findings accurately.
• I communicate conditions requiring additional technical attention.
• I help prevent larger problems by identifying issues early.

Technician & Contractor Support

• I assist Level 2 and Level 3 technicians with assigned maintenance and repair work.
• I help with setup, cleanup, material handling, access, and jobsite organization.
• I assist outside contractors when directed.
• I help locate equipment, work areas, and relevant building components.
• I observe and learn from more experienced technicians while respecting trade and safety boundaries.
• I support safe and efficient completion of maintenance work.

Property & Seasonal Support

• I support snow and ice response, grounds work, trash and debris removal, and seasonal property preparation.
• I assist with grease-trap service coordination and related property access when assigned.
• I help prepare buildings and outdoor areas for changing seasonal conditions.
• I support housing and property turnover tasks as needed.
• I maintain safe and orderly work areas while completing property-support tasks.

Work Orders & Documentation

• I use the approved work-order system to document assigned work.
• I record labor, materials, photographs, completion notes, and unresolved conditions.
• I clearly communicate when additional work or technical support is required.
• I help maintain reliable maintenance records by documenting work accurately.
• I use company phones, tablets, and communication tools appropriately.

Safety & Trade Boundaries

• I perform work only within my training, demonstrated competency, and company authorization.
• I immediately escalate life-safety hazards, active leaks, electrical concerns, significant equipment failures, and other urgent conditions.
• I recognize when work requires a Level 2 or Level 3 technician or licensed contractor.
• I do not attempt regulated or specialty work outside my authorized scope.
• I follow required PPE, ladder, tool, access, and workplace-safety practices.
• I protect guests, employees, residents, and company property while work is underway.

Learning & Development

• I actively participate in job-related training.
• I ask questions and seek feedback from more experienced technicians.
• I work to improve my understanding of tools, equipment, preventive maintenance, and common building systems.
• I apply training consistently in the field.
• I build competency over time so I can safely take on greater responsibility.
• I support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continued learning.

Qualifications

• No formal trade qualification required
• Construction, maintenance, landscaping, hospitality, labor, or similar hands-on experience helpful
• Basic ability to safely use common hand tools
• Ability to follow written checklists and instructions
• Reliable attendance and professional conduct
• Willingness to learn and accept coaching
• Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for work orders, photographs, messaging, and basic documentation
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record where company driving is assigned

Preferred Skills & Experience

Basic maintenance or repair experience

Carpentry or construction experience

Landscaping or grounds experience

Hospitality or property-maintenance experience

Familiarity with common hand and power tools

Basic mechanical aptitude

Experience working across multiple locations or properties

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work across restaurants, employee housing, commercial buildings, mechanical spaces, rooftops, crawlspaces, and outdoor mountain environments
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders and safely use hand and power tools
• Work on your feet for extended periods

Travel between company properties

Some early-morning, evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency-response work may be required

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $22.00-$26.00 per hour.
• Final compensation reflects experience, demonstrated capability, applicable certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits include

• Standard Elk Ave Hospitality benefits package for eligible employees
• Sick pay in accordance with the standard company sick pay policy
• Company-provided tools and PPE as appropriate

Work-clothing allowance where applicable

Paid job-related training

Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle for authorized inter-property travel

Employee housing, housing allowance, or housing assistance when available and approved

Important Position Information

The Level 1 Facilities Maintenance Technician

Reports directly to the Facilities Field Manager

• Performs basic maintenance and preventive-maintenance work
• Supports inspections, cleaning, property upkeep, and seasonal preparation
• Assists Level 2 and Level 3 technicians and outside contractors
• Documents work and unresolved conditions
• Develops technical skills through training and supervised field experience
• Works only within demonstrated competency and company authorization
• Regulated plumbing, electrical, HVAC/refrigeration, fire and life-safety, permitted, and specialty work is assigned to appropriately qualified and licensed contractors.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Success means I become a dependable member of the Facilities team who completes assigned work safely, accurately, and on time.
• I notice problems, communicate them early, document my work, and know when to ask for help.
• I continue building my technical knowledge by working alongside experienced technicians and applying what I learn in the field.
• Because of my work, routine maintenance gets completed, developing problems are identified earlier, our properties remain better cared for, and I continue progressing toward greater responsibility within the Facilities team.