Maintenance Specialist

Position Title

Maintenance Specialist, Employee Housing

Employee Housing

VP of Human Resources

Full Time, Year‑round (Non‑exempt)
Wage: $30 – $32 per hour

Crystal Mountain, Washington

Maintenance Supervisor for Employee Housing overseeing day‑to‑day maintenance and operational needs of designated employee housing facilities. Ensures safe, well‑maintained living environments for residents and provides on‑site support, troubleshooting, and coordination of repairs. Though no direct reports, holds decision‑making authority regarding maintenance priorities, contractor coordination, safety measures, and emergency response. May assist with housing office operations including resident check‑in/check‑out processes when needed.

• Perform and oversee routine, preventative, and urgent maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections of housing units, common areas, and building systems to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
• Prioritize and respond to maintenance requests.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed in compliance with applicable codes, safety regulations, and organizational policies.
• Manage inventory of tools, supplies, and replacement parts; recommend purchases as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment to determine work priorities, safety actions, and vendor needs without requiring direct oversight.
• Recommend improvements or repairs needed to sustain the long‑term condition of the housing facilities.
• Assist with resident check‑ins and check‑outs, including walkthroughs, documentation of room conditions, and key management.
• Support housing office operations during busy periods, staff absences, or emergencies.
• Monitor property for safety hazards and take corrective action when necessary.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and respond to on‑call issues as needed.
• Promote and model safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

• 3+ years of experience in building maintenance, property management, or a related trade.
• Strong working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems.
• Ability to make independent decisions and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance management systems, work order tracking, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends based on operational needs.

• Experience working in employee housing, residential facilities, hospitality, or campus housing environments.
• Previous experience coordinating contractors or vendors.
• Basic administrative skills for check‑in/out support and record management.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; perform physical labor; climb ladders; operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to move frequently between buildings and job sites.
• Must work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays while in operation.
• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions to the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Position may require sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, or bending on an occasional basis.

• Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)
• Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
• 50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
• Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
• Free ski‑referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
• Free friends & family day‑ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
• Discounts on Gear Tune‑Ups
• Discounts on Food & Beverage
• Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
• Free Crystal branded swag
• Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
• Discount Marketplace
• Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
• Employee‑only Night Skiing events
• Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
• Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
• Group health insurance for eligible positions
• 401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
• Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year‑round employment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An Equal Opportunity Employer