Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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).

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Excellent training and professional development

• Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• 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

Job Summary:

The Building Maintenance Manager reports to the Director of Mountain Operations. The Manager is responsible for maintaining resort facilities, sign shop, ground maintenance and the base area villages with particular attention towards safety, asset protection and guest experience. This role requires strong business acumen, strategic planning, and team leadership & development skills.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Liberty

• The budgeted range starts at $68,545 - $74,160 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee, schedule, and direct the work of any teams assigned.

• Oversee and direct facility and asset maintenance to ensure safe and successful operations.

• Oversee and direct ground maintenance, including snow removal, landscaping and sign shop.

• Manage work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (Asset Essentials).

• Assist in managing all financial results including purchasing, forecasting, P&L statements, payroll, budgeting and scheduling.

• Manage capital projects including re-imagine initiatives, facility innovations, and preventive maintenance.

• Participate in Vail Resorts Best Practice Groups, leadership team meetings, and resort & company events.

• Responsible for hiring, training, developing, scheduling, disciplinary action & the separation of employees.

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally to staff and guests. Respond and engage to internal and external customer suggestions, complaints and recognition.

• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations for Vail Resorts and Liberty Mountain.

• Create and maintain a productive, safe work environment, including implementing and retaining all company mandated safety-related training and assessment.

• Ensures compliance with state, local and federal regulations.

• Maintain resort fire & life safety systems (e.g. fire systems, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).

• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.

• Deliver the “Experience of a Lifetime” to our guests and employees.

• Hold yourself and our team accountable for living our company core values; Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun, Be Inclusive.

• Conduct regular meetings (individual and group) with team members to establish goals, review performance and provide organized communications.

• Strong focus on leadership development of self and team.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in facility maintenance operations with at least 2 years in a management role

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work under tight timelines and deliver high quality results

• Ability to create schedules and assign work tasks

• Demonstrated ability to develop and handle departmental budget

• Strong ability to train employees to set safety and service standards

• Passion for the snow sports industry – Required

• Professionalism and strong guest service skills, attention to detail and timeliness

• Flexible schedule required during peak times throughout the year. Must be willing to work evenings, holidays and weekends – Required

• MS office proficiency – Required

• Strong oral and written communication and teamwork skills

• High level of interpersonal skills to ensure: teamwork, high level guest contact, fact finding for appropriate decision making, commitment to guest service and employee relations

• Must demonstrate ability to receive and give feedback and act upon it

• Experience leading direct reports with a focus on leadership and career development

• Experience managing and fostering cross-functional relationships

• Experience managing external vendors

• Ability to manage large capital projects and programs

Physical requirements:

• Weight Lifted – At least 50lbs

• Lifting Frequency – Some of the time

• Standing Frequency – Frequent

• Walking Frequency – Frequent

• Reaching – Some of the time

• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl – Some of the time

• Skiing/riding ability – Intermediate level or higher

The expected pay range is $68,545 - $74,160 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 506133

Reference Date: 11/22/2024

Job Code Function: Building Maintenance