Maintenance Technician

IMPORTANT NOTE

Ucross is not reviewing applications through Indeed. Scroll to the end of the job description to see application instructions. Ucross Foundation is seeking a full-time, year-round Maintenance Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Maintenance and Grounds Manager, the Maintenance Technician is charged with maintaining the highest quality experience for Ucross artists-in-residence and embracing our role as responsible caretakers of the land and facilities.

ABOUT UCROSS

Since 1983, Ucross has provided a rare gift in today's world — uninterrupted time — along with workspace and living accommodations to competitively selected visual artists, writers, composers, and choreographers on its spectacular 20,000-acre working cattle ranch, located between Sheridan and Buffalo in northern Wyoming. Each year, Ucross supports approximately 150 artists, as well as thousands of community members and travelers who visit the Ucross Art Gallery and The Park at Ucross, where they host a slate of public arts events. The Ucross staff upholds the nonprofit's internal values of excellence and teamwork. In addition to weekly staff meetings, the team gathers for a weekly staff lunch, which is created by the culinary team and includes an optional six-minute lunch-and-learn presentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

All aspects of caring for grounds and grounds Irrigation, mowing, and weed-eating in summer Snow removal in winter Operating a skid steer Vehicle maintenance Regular inspections of equipment and buildings to identify issues Key maintenance support for public events Representing Ucross to the public with a positive attitude and demonstrates strong personal commitment to the organization's mission and activities Working with fellow staff members, artists, board members, visitors and others in a congenial and respectful way Other duties and projects as assigned

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Basic understanding of — or willingness to learn about — irrigation pumps, HVAC systems, septic systems, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, vehicles, and plumbing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for up to 40 hours/week Ability to perform responsibilities listed above, as well as mow, occasionally lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more and perform other physically demanding tasks associated with grounds and facilities maintenance HOURS Typically 40 hours a week, five days a week Occasional nights and weekends

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$21.18/hour Health, dental, and vision insurance EAP insurance Life and short-term disability insurance 401(k) plan with 6% match Generous paid time off Positive team culture, including weekly lunches by our chef, yoga classes, and more

LOCATION

Ucross, Wyoming APPLY Please email a cover letter and resume to info@ucross.org with "Maintenance Technician" in the subject line, or mail your cover letter and resume to 30 Big Red Lane, Clearmont, WY, 82835.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.18 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person