Lead Building Maintenance

Vail Resorts • Ludlow, VT

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About The Position

The Lead Building Maintenance position performs repairs, upkeep, and preventive maintenance across resort departments. The role requires competent decision-making that considers customers and the resort, maintaining resort assets and following applicable safety requirements. The employee may train technical staff in specialized job tasks, coordinate projects with subcontractors, maintain critical equipment stock, and work with other departments on property improvements. Duties include repairing or replacing parts, piping, valves, fittings, drywall, and paint, as well as appliance installation, general mechanics, woodworking, and troubleshooting. The role also supports resort operations such as shoveling and snow removal and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a year-round, 10-month position with full-time hours. The starting pay range is $23.00–$30.61 per hour. Housing is not available. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, although the posting notes that minors hired will not be asked or permitted to perform work restricted to adult workers.

Requirements

• Two to four years of relevant experience in a trade such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical, artisan handyman work, or HVAC.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Public relations skills.
• Good administrative and leadership skills.
• Ability to get work done independently, with planning, organization, and control skills.
• More than basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and framing.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, control systems, kitchen equipment, and HVAC.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA, EPA, and MSDS.
• Familiarity with standard maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures.
• At least 18 years of age, subject to the posting's restrictions on work activities for minors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of resort assets.
• Follow corporate, state, and federal safety rules and regulations.
• Comply with preventive maintenance programs for rooms, public areas, and equipment, including applicable automated systems.
• Train technical staff in job-specific tasks when required.
• Coordinate projects with subcontractors when required.
• Order and maintain critical equipment stock for assigned areas using the purchase order system.
• Follow safety procedures and alert a supervisor to unsafe conditions.
• Work with other departments and area managers on property improvements.
• Keep job logs updated daily.
• Repair and replace parts, piping, valves, fittings, drywall, and paint, and perform other repair and maintenance duties.
• Perform appliance installation, general mechanical work, woodworking, and troubleshooting.
• Attend job-specific training classes as required.
• Maintain a good attitude and people skills during high-pressure situations and demonstrate leadership.
• Perform shoveling, snow removal, and other resort-based operational tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free employee ski passes.
• 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.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans, for eligible full-time roles; seasonal employees become eligible after 500 hours.
• Free ski passes for dependents for eligible full-time roles.
• Critical illness and accident plans for eligible full-time roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed