HOLDS WASHER - BLOCK 37

First Ascent Climbing & Fitness is on a mission to share our love of climbing with everyone, connect people through movement, and create welcoming, uplifting spaces that strengthen minds, bodies, and communities.  We are looking to grow our Routesetting team with proactive, friendly, and psyched individuals who will help us continually get better at what we do as we discover how to best serve our members and guests. 

ROLE SUMMARY

As a Hold Washer at First Ascent's Block 37 location, you play a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and high-quality climbing environment. This position is responsible for cleaning climbing holds used in setting new routes and boulder problems. You’ll work closely with the Head Setter and we are looking for a candidate that is detail-oriented, organized and comfortable working independently.

We’re committed to building a diverse routesetting team and encourage individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, strengths, and perspectives to apply — we value a strong work ethic, openness to feedback, and enthusiasm for learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and maintain climbing holds using a pressure washer or industrial washer following gym protocols.

• Sort and organize holds by color, size, shape, and texture after cleaning.

• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the hold washing station and surrounding work areas.

• Report damaged or unsafe holds and equipment to the Head Routesetter or Manager.

• Follow all safety procedures related to hold washing and equipment handling. 

JOB DETAILS

• Hourly, part-time position (approximately 2 - 5  hours per week)

• Starting hourly pay range starting at $17.05

• Free membership to all First Ascent locations

• Access to industry pro deals

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Basic understanding of climbing holds and gym operations preferred. 

• Physically able to lift, move, and wash heavy buckets of holds (up to 50 lbs.).

• Able to work in a wet and physically active environment.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills. 

EEO STATEMENT
First Ascent is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. First Ascent does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protective order status, military status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. First Ascent prohibits harassment of any individual on any of the protected characteristics listed above.

ABOUT FIRST ASCENT CLIMBING & FITNESS
Since 2015, First Ascent Climbing & Fitness has been sharing our love of climbing, yoga and fitness with everyone that walks through our doors. With 8 gyms in the First Ascent family, we’re excited to keep serving and growing the climbing community, one climber at a time.

Learn more about us atfaclimbing.com/about.