Parkwide Carpenter - 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 Parkwide Carpenters/Carpenter Assistants to Live. Work. Explore. in Columbia Falls, Montana!

 

Job Summary:

Help preserve the character of Glacier National Park. As a Carpenter on our Historic Preservation team, you’ll put your carpentry skills to work assessing, repairing, and restoring historic and non-historic structures throughout the park. At Glacier National Park Lodges, we look for motivated, committed people who share our vision, take pride in their craft, and work well as a team, all in an environment that supports personal growth and pride in every employee. You’ll be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm, friendly hospitality for our guests by keeping the places they visit safe, welcoming, and well cared for.

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: April 8 to October 29, 2027Pay: Starting at $22.60/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

• Partner with the Historic Preservation Manager on carpentry and finish work, helping plan schedules and carry out the workload in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Perform carpentry assessments and preventative maintenance, and complete repairs and replacements on new and existing building systems.
• Accurately document the labor and materials used on each job.
• Use proper work methods and products on both historic and non-historic structures.
• Keep work areas, machines, and equipment clean to maintain a safe work site.
• Follow OSHA requirements and Xanterra’s environmental practices, safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of historic structures and preservation practices.
• Knowledge of how to properly use various grades and types of wood and other building materials.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Experience: 

• 3 years of professional carpentry and woodworking experience preferred.

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.
• Working safely with required chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Driving for long periods of time (3 hours).  

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.