Maintenance Manager

C Lazy U Ranch•Granby, CO

19d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of ranch facilities, equipment, vehicles, infrastructure, and support systems. The role leads the maintenance team and helps ensure a safe, efficient, well-maintained environment that supports ranch operations and a five-star guest experience. The manager works with ranch leadership, department managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies on preventive maintenance, capital improvements, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, water and wastewater system support, and new construction. This is a hands-on leadership position that balances administrative responsibilities with daily field operations. The role includes team leadership; maintenance of buildings, facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles; safety and regulatory compliance; utility-system support; project and vendor coordination; and assistance with guest services and events. The manager also assists with departmental spending and identifies cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

At least four years of prior maintenance or facilities management experience in hospitality, construction, or a related industry.
At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
Ability to operate heavy equipment, including skid steers, tractors, and backhoes.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across departments.
Commitment to exceptional internal and external customer service.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and navigate competing deadlines.
Ability to assess team members' strengths and weaknesses and assign appropriate personnel to tasks.
Ability to train and mentor team members, exercise good judgment, and maintain patience and professionalism, including in stressful situations.
Ability to assess whether work can be completed in-house or should be outsourced to a contractor.
Comfort working on a small, guest-oriented team and pitching in wherever needed.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10–25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, reach overhead, and work in varying positions for extended periods.
Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions and safely operate vehicles, equipment, power tools, and machinery.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, schedule, train, coach, and develop full-time and seasonal maintenance team members; provide performance management and corrective action when needed.
Promote safety, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork, and allocate labor resources according to business demands and labor budgets.
Collaborate with other departments and provide assistance when operational needs require it.
Maintain ranch buildings, facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles in excellent working condition and presentation.
Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for guest accommodations, employee housing, equipment, vehicles, and ranch facilities.
Inspect ranch properties to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and capital improvement opportunities.
Prioritize, assign, and track maintenance requests, work orders, and repair projects; maintain building exteriors and common areas when not contracted externally; and keep back-of-house areas organized, clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of ranch vehicles, tools, machinery, and equipment; maintain service, maintenance, and inspection records; coordinate vendor repairs and warranty work; and ensure equipment meets manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, fire, environmental, and building regulations; coordinate inspections and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and inspectors.
Maintain required testing and inspection records, including those for fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and other life-safety systems, and promote and enforce safe work practices.
Support ranch utility infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, under the direction of the Operator Responsible in Charge (ORC); assist with troubleshooting, repairs, monitoring, and vendor coordination.
Coordinate infrastructure improvement projects and facility upgrades; assist in planning and executing capital projects and renovations.
Obtain contractor bids, evaluate proposals, recommend solutions to leadership, coordinate contractors, monitor project progress, and maintain project documentation to help ensure work is safe, efficient, on schedule, and within budget.
Help ensure facilities, vehicles, and public areas are clean, safe, functional, and visually appealing to support the five-star guest experience.
Maintain the swimming pool, including cleanliness, chemical balance, equipment operation, and regulatory compliance.
Support weddings, group events, and special ranch functions with setup, logistics, and operational assistance; respond promptly and professionally to guest maintenance concerns.
Assist in managing departmental expenditures within approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, and provide operational support during emergencies and peak business periods.