Furniture Refinisher Lead - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Support Services team in Yellowstone National Park!

 

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Furniture Refinisher Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day functions that keep the park running smoothly.

 

Job Summary:

Support Services, based in Gardiner, Montana, provides parkwide Lost and Found, mail distribution, furniture renovation, and print and signage services. The Furniture Refinisher Lead is responsible for inspecting and repairing furniture, addressing structural and cosmetic issues through gluing, sanding, filling, and other refinishing techniques.

 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: April 2027 - March 2028Pay: $23.00/hourly

 

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and restore modern and historic furniture, including structural and cosmetic repairs, surface preparation, sanding, filling, staining, painting, and refinishing.
• Mix and apply stains, paints, lacquers, varnishes, and waxes using appropriate application techniques while carefully handling antique and historic pieces.
• Perform historic furniture weaving and repair, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Recommend restoration solutions and communicate project expectations, equipment needs, and inventory requirements to the Support Services Manager and appropriate staff.

Qualifications

Required:

 

• Knowledge of wood types, finishes, and restoration techniques for modern and historic furniture and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain saws, drills, sanders, spray booth equipment, and other carpentry tools while providing oversight to furniture staff.
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, and shape materials such as wood, drywall, and plastic for furniture and equipment repairs or construction.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform 8–10 hours of physically demanding work, including prolonged standing, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving heavy furniture and mattresses at elevations above 7,700 feet.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate a 24,000-pound GVW vehicle on narrow mountain roads
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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.