Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

Our Company

There’s no organization quite like the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF). We’re a premiere tourism operation—and we’re a 501c(3) non-profit. We welcome hundreds of thousands of guests to an exciting, diverse lineup of entertainment, historical, and educational attractions—and we work tirelessly to connect people to Medora for positive life changing experiences.

TRMF was established in 1986—but our story begins before that. In 1962, nationally renowned businessman Harold Schafer took an interest in a historic old town named Medora. He loved its history, its striking location, and its potential to inspire others. So, he began revitalizing the old town: he restored a historic hotel, brought the Medora Musical to town, and so much more.

It was 1986 when the Schafer family, with Harold ready to retire from business, donated all they’d created in Medora to establish the non-profit Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

In the years since, we’ve grown from a staff of a handful of folks to more than 90 full-time employees, with hundreds more seasonal workers and over 650 volunteers. We’ve awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of scholarships to our staff. The Medora Musical has earned the attention of The New York Times. And we’ve earned a reputation as the #1 tourism and hospitality provider in North Dakota.

We are a team of people who draw inspiration from Medora. We deeply respect this place, and the people we meet here. We deliver excellence in hospitality. We work with creativity and integrity. We’re a family that values family.

We are the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

Summary/Objective

The Maintenance Worker – Seasonal will perform maintenance and repairs for assigned facilities including historic hotels, cabins and other TRMF properties.  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify buildings, equipment, or systems in need of repair.
• Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Plan and execute repair work.
• Perform general repairs within capacity (examples include drywall, painting, repairing doors, locks, and other building fixtures).
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems.
• Clean and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Inform maintenance team of necessary tools and equipment needed to repair buildings and equipment 
• Perform seasonally appropriate tasks, including irrigation. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including sanitation. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None. 

Work Environment

This position operates in a number of TRMF businesses including hotels, motels, and campground. Depending on workload, the successful candidate may also operate in offices, employee housing, retail establishments, entertainment venues. The position also requires working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required from April through October. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time seasonal position. Days and hours of work vary to include evening and weekend shifts. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions from the Maintenance Director and Assistant Director of Maintenance .
• Knowledge and skill to make general repairs.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repair.
• Ability to work independently if needed 

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

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.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able work in a variety of weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Our Location:

TRMF is located in the heart of the Badlands: Medora, North Dakota.

It’s situated near the border separating North Dakota and Montana, along Interstate 94. Medora is the basecamp to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: 110 square miles of rugged beauty. You’re never more than a few minutes away from a night under the stars or a bike ride along the thrilling Maah Daah Hey Trail. In Medora, beauty and adventure abound.

Our central hub of operations, the Life Skills Center, is a state-of-the-art campus, purpose-built for the glory of work and the joy of living. It features a dining room, a fitness center, as well as spaces for music, studying, learning, prayer, reflection, and socializing—all designed with our employees in mind.

Why Apply?

You have a passion for exploring beautiful places and meeting people from around the world.

Competitive wages with great opportunities for overtime work

Affordable company provided housing on-site

Employee meals provided at low cost in employee dining room

Explore Medora and its attractions free or at discounted costs. Including the Medora Musical, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Trail Rides, Mini Golf, Retail Shops and more!

Contact Us:

Learn more at www.medora.com/employment