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Maintenance Technician (Niseko) — Winter 2026/27

OpenSeasonalWinter 2026/27Posted 10 days ago

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Pay
¥1,800/hr
Employment
Seasonal
Season & start
Winter 2026/27
Role type
Other
Workplace language
English OK
Japanese
Not required
Visa support
available
Housing
Subsidized
Area
Niseko · Niseko Hirafu

About the role

Rhythm is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Niseko property team. You will handle day-to-day maintenance, repairs and seasonal readiness for Rhythm's staff accommodation and commercial properties, working under the property manager and supervisor and keeping water, heating and electricity running. The contract runs September 2026 – March 2027 and pay starts at ¥1,800 per hour. Subsidised staff accommodation is available.

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day maintenance, upkeep and seasonal readiness for assigned properties
  • Corrective repairs, preventive maintenance and minor renovations under direction
  • Monitor property condition and respond promptly to maintenance requests
  • Make sure water, heating and electricity are working at all properties
  • Regular property inspections as directed by property management
  • Support grounds work, including seasonal snow clearing and landscaping

Requirements

  • Proven experience in general property maintenance, minor repairs or handywork (painting, basic carpentry, minor plumbing or electrical troubleshooting)
  • Able to diagnose building and facility issues and carry out corrective or preventive maintenance
  • Physical stamina for seasonal outdoor work, including snow clearing, and peak-season workloads
  • Follows instructions well and works smoothly with the team
  • Attention to detail, including keeping basic digital logs of maintenance requests
  • Valid driver's licence

Benefits

  • From ¥1,800/hour
  • Subsidised staff accommodation and housing assistance
  • Free snowsports or bike demos and store discounts
  • Staff social events and the Rhythm Wellness programme

Housing

Housing subsidized

Subsidised staff accommodation and housing assistance available.

How staff housing works in Niseko

Language & work eligibility

  • Workplace language: English OK
  • Japanese: Not required
  • Visa support available

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About the employer

Rhythm Japan

Rental Shop · Niseko Hirafu · From public information

Founded 2005 by Matthew Hampton and Mick Klima; acquired by Seattle-based evo in 2022 (retains its management team and Oyuki apparel brand). Employs 500+ winter staff in Niseko alone across rental/retail, fitting, warehouse, guest services, ski school and cafe, with subsidised staff accommodation and a subsidised winter lift pass.

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