Carpenter - Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

The Carpenter is a year-round position responsible for maintaining and repairing Xanterra facilities and assets through advanced carpentry skills and a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship. In addition to technical responsibilities, this role serves as a mentor and trainer for seasonal maintenance employees, supporting skill development, reinforcing safety standards, and helping integrate seasonal staff into maintenance operations. The Carpenter plays a key role in preserving institutional knowledge, improving workforce capability, and ensuring consistency in workmanship across the season.

• Housing - Not Included - most employees find housing in Gardiner, MT, Emigrant, MT or Livingston, MT
• All meals provided at low cost including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• →Perform troubleshooting and apply advanced carpentry skills for the safe operation, repair, and seasonal opening/closing of facilities and equipment.
• →Conduct preventive maintenance, repairs, and replacements on structural framing, building envelopes, flooring, cabinetry, trim, and other wood-based systems.
• →Support historic preservation work in accordance with established standards and guidance.
• →Select and use appropriate tools and materials safely and efficiently.
• →Serve as a mentor to seasonal maintenance employees, providing hands-on training in carpentry techniques, safety practices, and proper tool use.
• →Support on-boarding of seasonal staff by reinforcing department expectations, work standards, and safe work practices.
• →Provide coaching, guidance, and real-time feedback to improve skill development and work quality.
• →Assist in delivering structured carpentry and safety training for maintenance personnel.
• →Promote accountability and consistency by modeling professional behavior and workmanship standards.
• →Assist the Historic Preservation Crew (HPC) Manager with training initiatives for location staff.
• →Reinforce preservation standards and proper techniques when working in historic structures.
• →Maintain a clean, safe, and cooperative work environment.
• →Identify, address, and report unsafe conditions or practices.
• →Work independently with minimal supervision; flexibility to work overtime or nights as needed.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional carpentry experience.
• Proficiency in rough carpentry, framing, forming, and mill-work (cabinets, counter-tops, shelving, windows, doors).
• Skilled in proper use and maintenance of carpentry tools, including power tools.
• Knowledge of wood grades, building materials, and OSHA/NFPA safety regulations.
• Ability to recognize and correct unsafe practices or non-compliant installations.
• Proficient computer skills and adaptability to new procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new techniques.

Physical Requirements include:

• Ability to work in confined spaces and comply with respiratory protection regulations.
• Walk up to 0.5 miles over uneven terrain; climb stairs and ladders; work in varied weather conditions at elevations above 6,000 ft.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Perform heavy labor outdoors.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.