Maintenance Technician

The City of Whitefish is actively recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our Parks and Recreation Department. We welcome your inquiries and encourage you to apply! If you have a passion for serving the public sector, this may be the perfect fit for you.

One of the fastest growing cities in Montana, Whitefish is consistently rated one of the best small towns in America and was named one of the top 25 ski towns in the world by National Geographic. It is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and the base of Big Mountain – home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. Whitefish also boasts over 36 miles of natural surface single-track mountain biking and hiking trails with 10 trailheads, golfing, world class dining, two professional live theater companies, and is only thirty minutes from Glacier National Park.

This position is full-time and with the regular work schedule of 10 hours per day, 4 days per week, on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
 
Benefits of working for the City of Whitefish include:

• Health, Dental, Orthodontic, and Vision Insurance (FY27 the City pays 81% of monthly premium, employee pays 19% of monthly premium pre-tax)
• Generous employer contribution toward Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for those who choose the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Free annual biometric screening - Employee and spouse/partner can earn up to $200 incentive for participation
• City Wellness Program - City pays $30 per month to employees to use toward wellness
• Corporate rate membership to The Wave health club (billed to City and deducted through payroll)
• Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - includes employer and employee contributions
• 15 days of paid vacation earned per year (starting)
• 12 days of paid sick leave earned per year (starting)
• 12.5 paid holidays per year
• One paid personal day per year (8 hours)
• $25,000 employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy for employee and $5,000 for spouse/dependents. Voluntary life is available to employee, spouse/partner, and dependents, monthly premium paid by employee.
• 125 Cafeteria Plans - Optional Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program - 6 free counseling sessions per issue, per person in household
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan (457) – Pretax and Roth Available
• Optional Aflac Plans including Accident, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital and Critical Illness
• May be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan (PSLF) - click here to learn more and to understand your eligibility
• City paid continuing education, training and development (as approved by supervisor and City Manager)
• FMLA - up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year (rolling calendar year) available after working 1250 hours within previous 12 months and employed for 12 months for qualifying events. Accrued leave utilized concurrently.
• Bereavement Leave - up to 5 paid days off for death of immediate family member
• Jury & Witness Duty Leave
• Military Leave
• Eligible to earn Compensatory Time (additional paid leave of 1.5 hours earned for each hour worked in a qualified and approved OT event)
• 15% -20% discount on Verizon voice plans and select data plans
• T-Mobile exclusive offers with Work Perks – 15% off the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next rate plans
• AT&T discounts also available
• Parks & Recreation After School and Summer Day Camp services provided at no cost to employees
• Whitefish Workforce Assistance Program - designed to help full-time, part-time and seasonal equivalent employees to successfully live and work in the Whitefish area by providing rental assistance – click here to learn more and understand your eligibility.

APPLY BY: It is in your best interest to submit your online application, resume, and cover letter by the Priority Deadline, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:00 pm. For assistance with online application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 406-863-2464 or email [email protected].

EOE-AA-M/F-VET-DISABILITY
 
GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, and parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of the Parks Maintenance Foreman and Parks and Recreation Director or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May supervise community service workers or temporary employees as required and assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by the Maintenance Technician.  The following duties are typical for this classification and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

This position serves an important role in the operation of the City and requires a consistent and dependable presence during assigned hours of work.  It is expected that every employee should be on time, fully prepared, every day that the employee is scheduled to work.

As directed, orient, train and supervise the work activities of community service workers.  Assure work is performed in accordance with sound safety practices set forth by the Parks Maintenance Foreman.   

Works extensively assembling, maintaining, and operating below and above ground irrigation systems, including miles of distribution lines, pumps, back-flow prevention, check valves, gate and ball valves, hundreds of sprinkler heads, electronic controllers, circuit boards, extending existing and constructing new systems.  Assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.

Weekly inspections of soil compositions and irrigation systems in parks. 

Ability to help with weed management program.

Performs all functions of parks maintenance at a high level of proficiency.

Proficiently operate all assigned equipment and vehicles to perform any operation within the capacity of the machine as necessary to accomplish required work.

Operates numerous types of equipment such as self-propelled commercial mowers, tractors, turf renovation equipment, jack hammer, trencher, etc.

Performs semi-skilled interior and exterior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Assists in Urban Forestry techniques in removal, pruning, planting, care, and treatment of urban trees.

Manage and maintain the fleet of vehicles and attachments for vehicles and small motors.

Flexible to be available for emergency call-outs during off time.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Maintenance techniques in the care, construction, and operation of City parks systems, including athletic fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, parks, shelters, open spaces, and green belts.

Playground inspection, installation, and maintenance.

Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, AND
2. Two years experience in repair and maintenance work including turf and irrigation maintenance  OR
3. Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Must have sufficient experience in the field of parks maintenance to have acquired an extensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in all phases, including a basic general knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, cement work, and irrigation systems.
2. Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
3. Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
   Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
4. Ability to read and interpret technical materials pertaining to grounds maintenance, including catalogs, blueprints on buildings and irrigation systems, journals, and manuals.
5. Remove snow accumulations after each snow event according to the schedule made by the Parks Foreman. 
6. Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to work effectively as a team member; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to work safely; ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Herbicide Applicator License or the ability to become licensed.

Certified Playground Safety Inspector or the ability to become certified.

Valid Montana State Driver’s License.

Knowledge of Turf Irrigation and Urban Forestry.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Pickup truck; lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerator, chain saw, edger, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; janitorial equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.  The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Whitefish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  The City of Whitefish does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, creed, political idea, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or expression in its hiring or employment practices.