The Rocky Mountain (RM) Maintenance Assistant will work with department staff to implement department maintenance goals and building projects at all RM locations--- NOLS Rocky Mountain, Noble Hotel, Cirque Center, and Headquarters. The Maintenance Assistant will also help to provide staff and students with a safe, clean and comfortable working and living environment in all of these locations.

Key Information:

• Please upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document when you are prompted to upload your CV/resume.

• Location: NOLS Rocky Mountain, Lander, WY. 

• Start Date: May 12, 2025

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does a Maintenance Assistant do?

• Perform preventative and remedial maintenance, service checks, and safety inspections, as outlined in the plant/facilities operations calendar. 

• Assist with planning and implementation of special projects at all NOLS Rocky Mountain locations and the NOLS HQ building. Proactively plan for safety and security concerns. Seasonal duties include leaf raking, snow removal, mowing, and landscaping.

• Keep all plant/facilities working and storage areas clean and orderly. Monitor recycling and make recycling trips, as necessary.

• Must be able to assume responsibility for special projects and temporary employees, as assigned by the NOLS Rocky Mountain maintenance supervisor or plant/facilities manager. May contribute to facility management decisions.  

• Employee is expected to understand the scope of the plant budget, and demonstrate good judgment when buying materials, tools, and equipment, or when costing out projects.

• Learn the general maintenance on HVAC systems and safety checks throughout NOLS facilities in Lander.

• Help maintain our lawn and garden spaces by mowing and weeding on a weekly basis.

• Perform other tasks or duties as required by department supervisors.

What makes a great Maintenance Assistant at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. While our ideal candidate comes with the skills listed below, we expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

• Preferred but not required: A working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, can be learned on the job.

• Ability to interact comfortably and positively with a variety of people. 

• Perform physical work under a variety of conditions indoors and outdoors.

  • Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. repeatedly. 

  • Climb and work from a ladder.

  • Operate a variety of electric shops and landscaping equipment.

  • Be able to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function independently. 

• Must be self-motivated, able to work without direct supervision, and make initial decisions in emergency situations. 

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the position start date and possess a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving history and be able to meet the criteria for NOLS vehicle insurance coverage.  

How to Apply

It’s super easy! Just enter your email and click the “start your application” button at the top of the screen and upload your cover letter and resume as one PDF document when you are prompted to upload your CV/resume.

At NOLS we use the Applied platform for our recruitment. The Applied platform will ask you some demographic questions before you start your application. We at NOLS never see the responses to these demographic questions with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.

Who is NOLS?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that strives to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence. 

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

Why is NOLS a great place to work?

• We have locations in seven U.S. states, and six countries; and courses in all 50 U.S. states and over 10 countries.

• We have fantastic employee discounts on top outdoor gear brands

• We offer discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family

• All employees can benefit of free outdoor equipment rental" at our various locations

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits package. 

• Wellness Time: Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.

Additional Information

Please note in order to ensure pay transparency and pay equity the range posted is non-negotiable. If you are unwilling to accept an offer within the posted range, please review our other opportunities to see if one better aligns with your salary expectations.

Pre-Employment Check

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in e-verify for U.S. employees, Certificado de Antecedentes for Chilean or Mexican employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with People Team and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact peopleteam@nols.edu.

NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, or status as a protected veteran. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment by emailing peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.