Location: Kanab, Utah 
 
Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus great benefits!

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician maintains the Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile making sure all mechanical systems are in top condition. This is a hands-on position requiring excellent guest-first customer service. Preventative maintenance planning is a requirement for this position. Tech will work with the Roadhouse Manager to establish priorities, complete work in a timely manner and ensure budget adherence. From time to time, the Roadhouse Maintenance Tech will contact licensed, insured tradespeople to accomplish work at the Roadhouse. In the event of emergencies, the Roadhouse Maintenance Tech will work with the Roadhouse Manager to decide if other Best Friends resources are required.    

Culture Statement and Responsibility: We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.  
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• You are responsible and accountable for the culture of your team.   

• Adhere to a safety-first approach. Demonstrate best practices in safety and in the use of protective equipment.     

• Maintain Materials Safety Data Sheets on all appropriate products.   

• Identify problems and challenges and offer solutions to the Roadhouse Manager.   

• Maintain tools inventory. Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies, tools and equipment necessary to maintain the property.   

• Perform routine maintenance and repair, such as changing light bulbs, tightening toilet seats, shoveling snow and placing cinders etc.   

• Assist in cleaning up after emergencies, such as overflowing showers and toilets, broken dishes and animal accidents on floors and furniture.   

• Assist guests with unusual needs, i.e., jumping a dead battery, pushing vehicle out of the mud or snow and contacting other associates to assist.   

• Annual re-freshes and touch ups for all the Roadhouse rooms.

• Landscaping.

• Other duties as assigned by the Roadhouse Manager.     

Skills and Experience: 

• A High School Degree or equivalent.   

• Previous building maintenance experience. 

• Outgoing positive personality and communication skills. 

• Attention to detail, flexible and enjoys handling a variety of tasks. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and qualify for BFAS insurance   

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to routinely lift 40 pounds or more in order to perform maintenance duties. 

• Must be able to work out of doors in all weather conditions in order to perform maintenance duties. 

• Must be able to perform routine strenuous physical activity on a daily basis including walking, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, ascending and descending ladders and other equipment in order to perform maintenance duties.