Systems Operators

Experience:  Electrical experience preferred

Breitenbush Hot Springs is seeking full-time Year-Round & Seasonal Systems Operators
to join our existing Systems Team. This team is responsible for the operation and
maintenance of all Breitenbush Hot Springs utilities, including the hydroelectric generator,
backup diesel generators, domestic water pumping and filtration plant, geothermal heating
systems, mineral water systems and pools, and septic systems.

Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center is a 154-acre worker-owned cooperative
nestled within the Willamette National Forest, roughly 60 miles east of Salem, Oregon.
Operating entirely off the grid, all facilities are powered by a hydroelectric power plant, and
heated by multiple geothermal wells located across the property. The campus comprises over
100 buildings, including a historic lodge dating to the late 1920s, alongside additional structures
such as guest cabins, workshop spaces, staff housing, and community facilities. Living and
working at Breitenbush means joining a small, close-knit intentional community that is
democratically governed and deeply committed to sustainability, environmental stewardship,
and human well-being. For the right person, it represents a rare opportunity to apply serious
technical skills in a meaningful, off-grid environment unlike anywhere else.

To apply, please visit the employment page of our website at
www.breitenbush.com/employment or go directly to our job listing here. The Application
Deadline is July 7th, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities
● Perform daily checks of all systems and maintain desired operating performance within
set specifications and regulatory guidelines
● Gather and record operating performance data
● Analyze operating data trends to predict preventative maintenance tasks and diagnose
system anomalies
● Maintain compliance records and submit in a timely manner per regulations
● Thoroughly document all work in Task Management Software (Clickup)
● Maintain all system components in good working order
● Maintain a clean and safe working environment
● Collect samples for compliance and submit in a timely manner per regulations
● Work in confined spaces
● Participate in on call program and respond to after hours emergencies
● Utilize HMI for systems monitoring and control
● Evaluate and plan and complete repair projects and assemble parts list with costs, to
minimize impact to guests and community
● Participate in seasonal snow removal as needed
● Participate in team, department and coop coordination meetings
● Engage with guests to provide direction and assistance as necessary

● Live and work collaboratively with teammates, other teams, and fellow community
members
● Proactively seek to solve problems and resolve conflict
● Ability to work for roughly 8 hours per day, 35-40 hours per week, and on-call as needed.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
● Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances
and work in confined spaces
● Proficient with one or more of the following: water line construction, general construction
and/or operation of a water filtration or sewage utility, installing, replacing, repairing and
maintaining water mains, valves, pumps, meters and hydrants. design and installation of
electrical systems, wiring and controls.
● Excellent team participation and collaboration
● Basic computer skills
● Excellent service ethic
● Complex systems troubleshooting and problem solving
● Valid Oregon driver’s license
● Ability to lift 50lbs
● Effective communicator
● High school diploma or equivalent
● Must be able to move objects (up to 50lbs) and use abdominal and lower back muscles
to provide support without fatigue
● Regular movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity,
coordination and stamina for lifting, squatting, reaching and carrying
● Must be able to work outdoors in varying and inclement weather conditions

Desired Qualifications (a qualified candidate doesn’t need to possess each of these skills
but must have a basic working knowledge or ability to learn with training):

● Oregon Drinking Water Systems and Operation Certification; Cross Connection
Certification; and/or construction experience.
● Familiarity with systems automation, monitoring and control (SCADA, HMI, PLC, etc.)
● Familiarity with off grid/alternative energy power generation and distribution.
● Heavy equipment operation
● Familiarity with Google Workspace
● Valid Oregon CDL
● Proficiency with task management software (Clickup)

Compensation and Benefits
● Starting wage of $15.05/hour … AND …
● Co-op provided housing at hot springs retreat center
● Generous paid time off (year-round positions only) and wellness leave accruals
(year-round and seasonal positions)
● Health insurance (100% premium covered by Co-op. Year-round positions only)
● Dental care (100% premium covered by Co-op. Year-round positions only)
● All utilities (including high speed internet)
● Guest privileges and discounted events
● Organic vegetarian meals are provided
● Discounted massages
● Household items provided (Dr. Bronner’s soap, toilet paper, etc)
● Community living in the Cascade Mountains
● Use of hot springs, sauna, yoga, wellness programs and more
● Commute to work across a footbridge that spans the Breitenbush River
● Co-op Membership opportunity

*Benefits are subject to change based on the needs of the Cooperative

Breitenbush Hot Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Breitenbush does not discriminate
in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military
service, or association with a protected class.

To apply, please visit the employment page of our website at
www.breitenbush.com/employment  The Application
Deadline is July 7th, 2026.