Wall Maintenance Specialist

Bouldering Project's mission is to foster meaningful human connection with the most inspiring and inclusive climbing, movement, and community spaces. We care deeply about humans. We're driven by the pursuit of better. We create joyful places and pathways for climbing, fitness, yoga, and social experiences that inspire people to challenge themselves and engage in a lifestyle centered around health, friendship, and purpose.

WALL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Wall Maintenance Specialists are responsible for the stripping and cleaning of the climbing walls at Bouldering Project. Individuals in this position will regularly work one to three times per week and occasionally more, in preparation for events. Wall Maintenance Specialists are responsible for working safely and efficiently to prepare the climbing areas for setting rotations. They will also maintain in good condition all wall sections in the climbing area, as well as wash and sort climbing, holds, bolts/screws, and volumes.

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

• Quality-obsessed - a desire to perform one's duties in line with BP's high standards of excellence

• Growth-oriented - a strong desire to learn, grow, and better oneself and those around them every day

• Practical Problem Solver - the ability to consistently come up with outside-of-the-box solutions for problems that may arise

• Fast Learner - ability to receive information and apply it in one's work quickly

• Professionalism - conducting oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and excellence

• Communication - capable of receiving and giving necessary feedback in the moment

• Self Accountability - Capable of working with little oversight while ensuring all tasks are completed

EXPECTATIONS

• Represent and live BP's values - working with these in mind and performing whatever task necessary to create an experience in line with these values

• Help bring BP's Climbing Experience Guiding Principles to life and live BP's People Guiding Principles each and every day

• Maintain an excellent relationship with the Head Routesetter, setting team members, local staff, and local leadership - providing feedback and taking direction when necessary

• Maintain the highest possible standards of risk management and be in constant pursuit of ways to mitigate risk

• Follow all work zone and safety/hazard procedures laid out by BP and the Head Routesetter

• Collaborate with other gym staff to help meet the needs of other departments and the gym as a whole

• Receive and execute assignments as prescribed by the Head Routesetter

• Remove modular climbing holds, volumes, tape, chalk, rubber, and detritus from climbing walls in a safe and efficient manner.

• Safely use approved cleaning products and procedures to thoroughly wash climbing surfaces, holds and volumes

• Maintain clean and functioning climbing walls.

• Wash and organize holds following directions of Head SetterSort bolts, screws, and other setting supplies following direction from the Head Routesetter

• Organize and maintain Setting and Wall Maintenance supplies and tools

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the setting shop

• Assessment and re-dying damaged bolts to maximize their useful life.

• Coordinating with the Head Setter to ensure all the tools and equipment (screws, bolts, tape, brushes, drills, etc.) needed for setting are in good working order and stocked.

• Volume assessment and maintenance including t-nut repairs, cleaning, organizing, and rotating.

• Perform maintenance on customer stick brushes.

• Clean and maintain the chalk eaters or electrostatic units throughout the gym

• Perform general handyperson tasks throughout the gym.

• Perform T-nut repairs throughout the gym, when necessary.

• Assist with pads and tarp repairs as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity working with power tools and ladders and comfort working at heights is required

• Ability to move 50lbs on soft flooring

• Demonstrated ability to work well with a team

• Good communication skills and the ability to provide, receive, and implement feedback

• Passion for climbing and community development

WORKING CONDITIONS

Wall Maintenance Specialists work as a team during operating hours. Shifts are scheduled 1-3 times per week (usually during early morning hours), and work is performed until the job is completed to communicated standards. Duties occasionally require the availability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs and events, including possible evenings and weekends. These duties may occur before and after regular business hours.

BENEFITS

While BP's performance expectations are high, so are its expectations for maintaining a healthy, sustainable work-life balance. BP Wall Maintenance Specialists enjoy the following benefits with their employment:

• Discounts on retail items

• Plus one membership for partners

• Access to industry pro deals and discounts

Bouldering Project strives to embody equal opportunity in our workplaces. We believe that different perspectives and identities strengthen our communities and unlock our potential.