Parkwide HVAC Technician - Columbia Falls, MT

Overview

 

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Columbia Falls, the gateway to Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

 

We’re hiring a Parkwide HVAC/Kitchen Technician to Live. Work. Explore. in Columbia Falls, Montana!

 

Job Summary:

Maintaining, repairing, and installing all building HVAC and kitchen equipment across the Lodges of Glacier National Park, ensuring operational efficiency and safety while minimizing downtime.

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: March 11 to November 12, 2027Pay: Starting at $26.35/hrSchedule: Typical schedule is 40+ hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Housing: Employee housing is not available

 

Life in Columbia Falls

• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Benefits:

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain all refrigeration and HVAC equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment as indicated on maintenance requests in a timely and correct manner while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Assist with seasonal schedule for turning on and shutting down evaporative cooler units in the designated buildings.
• Assist with installation of new refrigeration units and heating units.
• Evaluate condition of equipment and make recommendations for repair or replacement.
• Diagnose malfunctioning appliances using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the malfunction and correct the problem.
• Advise management regarding safety and cost effectiveness of equipment operation.
• Conduct routine inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform all work with guest service in mind, keeping equipment and operational down time to a minimum.
• Oversee completion and documentation of work orders, ensuring accuracy and detail regarding materials, labor, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Adhere to all safety, risk management, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in the training of Food and Beverage personnel in the proper operation of kitchen equipment.
• Train General Maintenance Technicians for basic troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Appropriately represent the company through high levels of professionalism, adhering to policy and procedure, and supporting the operational goals of the park. Other duties as assigned.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge:

• Minimum three years’ experience in Refrigeration mechanics, HVAC and refrigeration handling and recovery.
• Ability to repair or replace domestic and commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and ice cubers.
• Ability to dehydrate refrigeration systems with use of a vacuum pump.
• Ability to read and use refrigeration analyzing meters.
• Ability to work with voltages ranging from 0-480, single and 3-phase.
• Ability to read refrigeration and electric schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot refrigeration control circuits.
• Ability to drain and winterize evaporative coolers, refrigeration equipment and ice cubers.
• Ability to join refrigeration copper, steel and aluminum piping; identify size of pipe and run steel or plastic pipe for cooling system.
• Ability to conduct daily inspections of refrigeration equipment to determine if equipment is in proper working condition.
• Ability to repair heating systems, which includes heat pumps and electric heat strips ranging from 0-480 volts.
• Must possess physical ability to perform tasks, including entering confined spaces, ascending/descending ladders, and lifting.
• HVAC Associate’s Degree Preferred, Certification: EPA 608
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License and clean driving record. Must meet all DOT physical requirements and pass a DOT physical exam including a pre-employment drug screen and federally required random screens throughout the season and comply with the Xanterra Driver Safety Program and Policy.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and Outdoor in Glacier National Park, varying terrain/state of repair.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to walk distances over uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry a maximum of 51 pounds.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of supplies, materials, and equipment throughout the day.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, kneel, and crawl for extended periods of time.
• Driving for long periods of time (3 hours).
• Working safely with required chemicals, tools, and equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.