Lead Building Maintenance

Vail Resorts • Breckenridge, CO

5d • $23 - $31

About The Position

The Lead Building Maintenance position is based at the Arrabelle, a Vail Resorts property at the base of Vail Mountain. The role maintains assets in guest rooms, owner condos, common areas, and building grounds, ensuring they are safe and operating properly. This is a supervisory role responsible for overseeing junior technicians, engineering staff, and maintenance projects, and keeping the property in excellent operating condition.

The position administers maintenance and repair programs for existing facilities and equipment, including building mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. It also involves routine inspections and rounds, responding to work orders and guest or department requests, coordinating with outside contractors, maintaining records and supplies, and supporting preventive maintenance. The role is year-round and full-time, with changing shift schedules as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 3–4 years of experience at a large resort property or equivalent experience in construction, cruise ship, or a similar industry.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Basic plumbing skills and knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Willingness to work changing shift schedules as needed to meet business needs.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Fluent ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Good communication, administrative, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds or more, carry a ladder and tools up and down stairs (which may exceed 20 pounds), and reach above the head and shoulders while working in ceilings.

Nice To Haves

• Accreditation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer electrical, mechanical, general construction, repair, and maintenance programs for existing facilities and equipment; check the Building Automation System (JCI) and building mechanicals daily.
• Assign and verify routine maintenance and operations for the property’s physical structure, mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, and related equipment.
• Conduct daily rounds, including checks of boilers, pools, common areas, sprinkler systems, the fire pump room, and fire panels.
• Inspect work quality and direct staff and outside contractors according to performance and productivity standards.
• Respond to work orders and requests from guests, housekeeping, the front desk, and other departments.
• Ensure required inspections and certifications for property equipment are completed.
• Maintain facilities and operating systems in safe, efficient working order, including auto doors and exit doorways, and arrange required snow and garbage removal.
• Complete assigned work safely and on time; coordinate property improvements and maintenance with outside contractors as directed.
• Maintain records of work activities, supporting materials, vehicle maintenance, and schedules; provide written reports to other departments as needed.
• Dispose of waste materials safely and maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a safe, secure, and efficient condition.
• Track supplies and submit requisitions; order parts and items needed to repair buildings and units.
• Ensure engineering staff schedules meet operational needs.
• Maintain pools and hot tubs according to OSHA standards.
• Oversee the training, counseling, and discipline of engineering staff.
• Document engineering work in forms usable by the billing program.
• Assist with preventive maintenance in common areas, back-of-house areas, and guest rooms.
• Work with other departments when directed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free employee ski passes and discounted lift tickets for friends and family; free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and professional development.
• Referral Program.
• For eligible full-time employees: health, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; seasonal employees become eligible after working 500 hours.
• Free ski passes for dependents for eligible full-time employees.
• Critical illness and accident plans for eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED