Activities Maintenance Technician

Employer:          Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Position:            Activities Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)
Location:           Vermejo Reserve – Raton, NM
Season:             Approximately 6 months with openings available Spring 2025
Type:                 Hourly / Non-Exempt / Non-Benefits-Eligible
Housing:            Yes

Are you ready to combine your love for the outdoors with your technical skills to enhance the guest experience at one of North America’s largest, privately-owned landscapes?

At Ted Turner Reserves, we connect people with nature by providing one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in luxury settings, and we’re looking for passionate, energetic individuals to be a part of our growing team.  

Our premier Reserve, Vermejo, is currently seeking an Activities Maintenance Technician who is eager to ensure our gear remains safe, functional, and ready for use.. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and contributing to a great recreational experience, we’d love to have you on our team!

ABOUT THE POSITION
As an Activities Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of the Activities department’s equipment and outdoor spaces to provide an exceptional experience for guests. You will work closely with the Activities team and other departments to maintain the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and guest service.

You will also be responsible for: 

• Maintaining and repairing various recreational equipment including jon boats, trolling motors, clay throwers, shotguns, rifles, archery gear, bicycles, and trails, ensuring all items are in top condition for guest use.
• Assisting with maintenance and upkeep of outdoor spaces and areas associated with the Activities department.
• Supporting Guides by preparing gear and equipment for daily activities, ensuring all is in excellent working order.
• Working flexible shifts as needed within the Activities department, including duties related to Lake Attendant and Fish House functions.
• Executing assigned tasks, projects, and chores as directed by Activities Management.
• Providing the highest level of Guest Services by remaining alert, approachable, and helpful, ensuring guests receive prompt and courteous attention.
• Adhering to Ted Turner Reserves’ established standards for quality, presentation, and guest interaction, consistently maintaining an excellent experience for all visitors.
• Remaining up to date with the latest first aid, safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable New Mexico laws and regulations.
• Keeping guest service vehicles and equipment clean, well-maintained, and ready for use at all times.
• Communicating guest feedback to leadership to help improve service quality and operations.
• Proactively supporting other departments and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Performing other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the operation.

 What this isn’t:

• A management or supervisory position

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Proficient in equipment and trail maintenance, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• A strong driving background with expertise in off-road travel and safety is essential.
• A passion for the outdoors and enthusiasm for supporting guest experiences in nature.
• This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.  Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
• You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Background in target activities preferred, including fishing (fly and/or spin), hiking, mountain biking, archery, and shooting sports.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience working in a luxury hospitality setting.

YOUR QUALITIES

• You’re alert, friendly and eager to assist guests politely and promptly.
• You demonstrate care and compassion for team members, putting the needs of the team before your own.
• You’re self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities.
• You’re creative, adaptive and willing to work with existing core resort philosophy and style.
• You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail.
• You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

• Paid Sick Leave
• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
• Access to amenities and outdoor adventures
• Live and work in one of the most stunning natural environments in the country
• Employee Assistance Program

ACCOMMODATIONS
This position will require you to live at Vermejo headquarters, located approximately 40 miles from the closest town (Raton, NM). Vermejo’s location is approximately 4.5 hours’ drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours’ drive north of Albuquerque.

Vermejo offers single- and double-bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability). You may be subject to sharing a room with one other employee depending on the availability of a single dorm room.

You will need to provide or arrange for your own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:

• Stand; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Be on your feet for extended periods of time.

You can expect to frequently lift and/or move 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; work near moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and extreme cold and heat. You will be occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information, visit www.tedturnerreserves.com.