Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor - Year Round

Winter Park Resort•Winter Park, CO

18h

About The Position

The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor coordinates fleet maintenance for Winter Park’s vehicle maintenance and heavy equipment/snowcat maintenance operations. The fleet includes snowcats, heavy equipment, trucks, snowmobiles, buses, cars, support and snow tour snowcats, and other equipment owned and operated at Winter Park. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Slope Maintenance and follows Winter Park/Intrawest policies and procedures, applicable laws, and health and sanitation codes. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. This role supervises shop mechanics, plans and schedules repairs and maintenance, maintains inventory and accurate records, and performs mechanical work as needed. It also includes hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating Journeyman and Master Mechanics; advising mechanics and equipment operators; coordinating snowcat maintenance and recovery; and reporting to and working with the Slope Maintenance Director. The position requires troubleshooting mechanical problems and the ability to rebuild engines, gearboxes, and similar components. The hourly pay range is $30–$36, depending on experience and other factors. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and paid parental leave benefits, among other offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical school, or two years or four years of equivalent on-the-job training.
Welding school training (32 hours).
Snow vehicle school training, including drivetrain (32 hours).
Test equipment school training (16 hours or equivalent on-the-job training).
Mechanic-related seminars (48 hours).
Basic electronic training or experience.
Four years of experience in related mechanical fields.
Two years of supervisory experience, or demonstrated ability/experience at Winter Park or equivalent.
Well-versed in troubleshooting mechanical difficulties and capable of rebuilding engines, gearboxes, and similar components.
Valid Colorado driver's license.
Ability to operate all Winter Park vehicles, heavy equipment, garage tools, equipment and instruments, snowmobiles, and snowcats.
Ability to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Participation in supervisory or leadership classes or seminars.

Responsibilities

Supervise mechanics in the shop and direct employees, including planning work schedules.
Schedule vehicle and equipment repairs and maintain a list of vehicles with periodic maintenance dates.
Notify department heads when vehicles are overdue for periodic maintenance.
Maintain accurate, current maintenance logs, records, and documentation.
Coordinate inventory with the Warehouse, Purchasing Department, and Slope Maintenance Director.
Purchase necessary parts through the Purchasing Department using required forms; distribute parts to the appropriate shop and promptly submit purchase requests and receipts for emergency orders.
Track warranty items and recommend repairs that meet warranty criteria.
Perform mechanical work as necessary and provide mechanics with technical advice and information.
Hire, train, discipline, evaluate, and terminate Journeyman and Master Mechanics.
Review problems, make recommendations, and anticipate company needs with the Slope Maintenance Director.
Attend seminars and classes to expand and improve skills.
Report vehicle damage and abuse to the Slope Maintenance Director.
Work with the Slope Maintenance Director on shop systems and equipment upgrades.
Instruct operators in minor equipment maintenance and assist snowcat operators with scheduling routine maintenance.
Coordinate repairs and retrieval of snowcats that break down on the mountain.
Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude when dealing with guests and employees.
Maintain shop cleanliness and report or correct unsafe conditions affecting employee or public safety.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.