Field Tech 1

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.