Building and Grounds Manager

Catamount Ski Resort•South Egremont, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buildings and Grounds Manager at Catamount Mountain Resort is a year-round, full-time position responsible for overseeing all aspects of facilities and grounds maintenance and operations. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge in building systems, hands-on carpentry skills, and experience in managing both preventative maintenance programs and capital improvement projects. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for landscaping, snow removal, site systems, and leading a team to ensure the safety and functionality of the resort's infrastructure.

Requirements

5+ years in facilities/grounds management or resort operations, ideally in a hospitality or resort setting.
Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems.
Hands-on carpentry ability for repairs, framing, and general construction work.
Experience running a preventative maintenance program and conducting building inspections.
Familiarity with building codes, fire codes, ADA, and OSHA requirements.
Experience managing contractors/vendors and capital improvement or renovation projects.
Knowledge of horticulture and seasonal grounds care.
Experience with snow removal and ice management.
Working knowledge of irrigation, drainage, and erosion control.
Comfortable operating grounds and snow-removal equipment/machinery.
Proven experience hiring, training, scheduling, and managing performance.
Experience with budget management across labor, materials, contracts, and capital projects.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate emergency response and enforce safety protocols.
Valid driver's license required.
Able to work outdoors year-round in all weather.
Capable of lifting 75 lbs and working at heights, in mechanical spaces, and in confined areas.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural components.
Perform hands-on carpentry for repairs, framing, and general construction.
Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs and conduct regular building inspections.
Ensure compliance with building codes, fire codes, ADA, and OSHA requirements.
Oversee contractors and vendors for capital improvement and renovation projects.
Manage landscaping, horticulture, and seasonal grounds care, including spring cleanup, summer landscaping, and fall winterization.
Direct snow removal and ice management operations for walkways, parking areas, and base areas.
Maintain knowledge of irrigation, drainage, and erosion control systems.
Operate grounds and snow-removal equipment and machinery.
Hire, train, schedule, and manage the performance of the facilities and grounds team.
Manage budgets for labor, materials, contracts, and capital projects.
Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Coordinate emergency response and enforce safety protocols.