Maintenance, General Labor

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch, a mission-driven family and group conference and retreat center with an on‑site residential camp, serving more than 50,000 guests annually. The Seasonal Maintenance Lead is primarily responsible for repairing minor to moderate issues on grounds, public areas, and private accommodations. This role assists year‑round maintenance staff and follows their guidance to ensure the facility’s upkeep and safety.

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA of the Rockies staff are key players in helping cultivate an environment of healthy living, youth development, and community impact on our breathtaking properties outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a place where nature inspires and staff lead with heart.

We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests, and staff. The work each staff member does matters. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission‑based experiences for our guests and for each other.

• Provide leadership and basic decision‑making for other seasonal staff.
• Perform physical tasks including working on feet and knees for an eight‑hour shift, both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and perform work on roofs safely.
• Shovel snow from walks, porches, stairs, and roofs primarily during October through April.
• Assist year‑round employees by following their instructions on various maintenance projects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Learn to repair minor facility issues such as changing light bulbs, installing screens, and unclogging toilets (including hand‑auguring up to 5 times in an 8‑hour shift).
• Safely operate all hand and power tools common to the construction and maintenance industry.
• Pick up trash on assigned routes and dispose of properly; bags may weigh up to 50 lbs, but most will be under 25 lbs.
• Lift trash bags into and out of flatbed pickup trucks or trash compactors.
• Work night maintenance shifts as needed.
• Assist wherever needed with basic to moderate carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping, and cleaning tasks.
• Perform basic electrical tasks, including wiring, lighting installation, and fixture repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid, USA state‑issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving policies to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
• Demonstrate fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith in all functions.
• Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
• Support the YMCA of the Rockies safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
• Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community.
• Attend required abuse risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism is required.
• Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, frequently exposed to varying weather conditions including cold, heat, snow, rain, and wind.
• Requires physical stamina and endurance to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb ladders, and work at heights for extended periods.
• Regularly lifts, carries, and moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including trash bags and tools.
• Frequent use of hand and power tools, requiring safe operation and handling.
• Must be able to shovel snow and perform physically demanding tasks…