NVO Mobile Asset Resource

JOB SUMMARY

The Mobile Asset Resource will help facilitate the hands-on training of the Mobile Maintenance Crew in the repair and maintenance of the Mobile Assets. Additionally, this role will closely collaborate with Black Rock Station (BRS) Ranch Operations Management and onsite operations.
 

This is a temporary, full-time, non-exempt role based in Gerlach, NV, running from March to November 2026. 

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on March 16th, 2026.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintenance (45%)                                                  

• Evaluate the condition of all Burning Man Trailers (BMTs) and determine ts. 
• Assess, troubleshoot and rectify a variety of problems associated with mobile/trailer living, including, but not limited to: plumbing (PEX and ABS), propane, HVAC, electrical systems, framing, carpentry, siding, and roofing.
• Oversee routine general maintenance and repair of Mobile Maintenance Assets and pre-approved PUAs (e.g., winterizing/dewinterizing, door lock repair, air conditioner cleanings, window replacements/repair, battery tending, fresh water and sewer hook-ups).
• Collaborate to procure specialized parts and equipment needed to perform repairs and upkeep on Mobile Housing Assets and pre-approved PUAs. 
• Ensure the safe living condition of all Mobile Housing Assets, and pre-approved PUAs, at all times by monitoring for harmful substances, including mold, animal waste, and water impurities, and verifying the presence of effective carbon monoxide detection and fire prevention equipment.
• Oversee end-of-year processes to adequately prepare all Mobile Housing Assets, and pre-approved PUAs, for winter storage; capture details of any repairs needed over the winter and in the spring.
• Establish and oversee the maintenance of a clean and safe work site; ensure all team members have the necessary safety equipment.

 Training, Documentation, and Tracking (35%)   

• Write and oversee the production of SOPs for repairs, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance of the fleet. Create those SOPs within MaintainX.
• Develop training standards and procedures for directing technicians and technician apprentices in the safe and effective repairs of all systems and appliances inherent to the Mobile Maintenance fleet. 
• Keep an updated record of which trainings have or have not been completed by the technicians and technician apprentices.
• Determine which technicians and technician apprentices are approved for unsupervised repairs of various systems and appliances and report that information to the Mobile Maintenance Technician Manager, Assistant Manager, and Housing Dispatchers. 
• Keep a basic inventory of all parts, tools, shop equipment, and other necessary maintenance items. Report any purchasing needs to the manager and assistant manager.
• Accurately document and track repairs in MaintainX; provide up-to-date logs of work and material usage as requested.
• Track average time of the most common repairs within MaintainX to help set realistic expectations.

Logistics (15%)

• Work with the Mobile Maintenance Technician Manager, Mobile Maintenance Technician Assistant Manager, and NVO Housing Manager to facilitate the overview of the BMT fleet and other necessary mobile housing repairs.
• Maintain clear communication with the NVO Housing Dispatch for the safe transportation and delivery of readied Mobile Housing Assets and pre-approved PUAs, as scheduled. Ensure schedules are up to date and obligations are met.
• Ready Mobile Housing Assets, and pre-approved PUAs, for safe and reliable travel between various Burning Man properties and Black Rock City. This will entail moving t