Lead Maintenance Crew
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.
Benefits
- Free Epic pass(es) for employees, plus free ski and snowboard lessons
- 40% retail discounts
- Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development (Epic Service)
- Referral Program
- Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- Full-time roles also eligible for:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision plans)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
About the Role
The Lead Maintenance Crew functions as a team member within maintenance and other departments. Ability to make competent decisions while thinking of the customers and resort's interest at all times. Use skill-based knowledge to perform assigned tasks in a professional manner with focus on efficiency and quality of work. This position can cover many departments pertaining to repairs, upkeep, and preventative maintenance as requested. People skills, planning, execution, control, and communication are essential in completing tasks efficiently and keeping the department informed on work status. Vail Resorts core values are necessary to succeed in this function.
Responsibilities
- Assure that the integrity of the resort assets is maintained
- Implement preventative maintenance programs for rooms, public areas, and equipment (manual or with MMS)
- Provide training to maintenance staff in job-specific tasks
- Plan, scope, and coordinate projects with sub-contractors when required and obtain estimates
- Order and maintain required parts for stock for critical equipment for assigned areas
- Follow all safety procedures and alert supervisor to any unsafe conditions
- Work with other departments and area managers as required
- Possess your own hand tools and keep them in a safe, functional manner
- Maintain job logs updated daily
- Maintain a valid Driver License
- Repair and replace parts, piping, valves, and other fittings; drywall application, painting, and other repair and maintenance duties
- Experience in appliance installation, general mechanics, woodwork, motor alignment and balancing, and troubleshooting
- Knowledgeable in plumbing and systems, electrical, controls, and kitchen equipment
- Knowledgeable in Lock Out Tag Out procedures, OSHA, EPA, and MSDS
- Planning, prioritizing, organizing, and controlling are key attributes
- Abide by all safety rules and regulations from corporate, State, and Federal
- Attend training classes for job-specific skills
- Maintain a good attitude and people skills, even during high-pressure situations; stay calm and make the best possible decisions
- Provide support to direct reports as required
- Manage day-to-day maintenance operations
- Provide direction to the maintenance staff to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Audit work orders/logs (manual or automated) to ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Housing availability: Yes
- Must possess own hand tools
- Maintain a valid Driver License
Skills
- Very experienced in appliance installation, general mechanics, woodwork, motor alignment and balancing, and troubleshooting
- Very knowledgeable in plumbing and systems, electrical, controls, and kitchen equipment
- Knowledgeable in Lock Out Tag Out procedures, OSHA, EPA, and MSDS
- Strong planning, prioritizing, organizing, and controlling skills
- Excellent people skills and ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
- Ability to train and provide direction to maintenance staff
Pay
Starting wage: $22.00/hour - $24.23/hour
Schedule
Employment Type: Year-Round
Shift Type: Full-Time hours available