Manager: Building Maintenance

Vail Resorts • Leavenworth, WA

4d • $80,168 - $84,757 • Onsite

About The Position

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in construction/building maintenance.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience with strong management skills.
• Valid state Driver’s License.
• Ability to Read, Write, and Speak English. Spanish Preferred.
• Strong knowledge of technology and computer applications such as Microsoft office applications, EAM software, project management software.
• Strong communication skills including verbal & written.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and competing priorities.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing/septic/waste and potable water systems.
• Strong knowledge of construction and building maintenance operations regarding scheduling and tracking of work.
• Able to work in all environments (indoor/outdoor) and weather conditions.
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.
• Ability to travel throughout mountain and base area facilities.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in engineering or construction related field.
• Strong organizational experience in relation to sub-contractor scheduling and internal work scheduling.
• Experience using an Enterprise Asset Management system (EAM) to plan and document
• Supervisory experience in a resort, hospitality, commercial facilities, or multi-site maintenance environment.
• Experience overseeing capital construction or facility improvement projects.
• Experience managing contractors and outside service providers.
• Relevant professional licenses or certifications (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction management, facilities management, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, coach, and manage Building Maintenance employees through hiring, training, performance management, succession planning, documentation, and accountability processes.
• Coordinate scheduling for all employees to keep availability of staff seven days per week, when needed.
• Drive the Building Maintenance team culture to create optimum engagement of employees-providing the experience of a lifetime for our staff and ensuring that they provide it for our guests.
• Build strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders outside the sphere of direct reports, both at the resort and with partners outside of the resort.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, International Building Code, Fire/life-safety systems, environmental compliance, and safety programs.
• Manage the day-to-day operation and activities of the department.
• Implement and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs for resort facilities and systems.
• Responsible for adhering to capital and operating budgets, reporting on department financial performance monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Manage all aspects of Building Maintenance capital improvement projects, including partnering with contractors and internal stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Provide leadership and coordination during facility-related emergencies, outages, and operational disruptions.
• Ensure buildings, facilities, and infrastructure are operationally ready for winter and summer operations through seasonal maintenance and preparations.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships including bid solicitation, scope review, contract oversight, and performance management.
• Prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing business and environmental setting.
• Work with the resort management team to ensure all corrective items, projects, and preventative maintenance items are completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving all base area and on-mountain buildings and facilities
• Partner with the Housing Team to support maintenance planning, repair coordination, and facility improvement efforts for employee housing properties.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations, prioritization, and scheduling of work orders. Provide maintenance reports and updates to other departments as needed.
• Responsible for ordering parts and items necessary for repair of buildings and units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free passes for employees
• employee 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
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

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