Heavy Maintenance Manager
Powder MountainAbout the role
Description
Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.
We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions Who Pick Up the Trash. If you’re a passionate, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.
We Are:
Big Hearted - Passion, Caring & Warm, Joyful, Generous
Champions - Team - Not Family, Intolerant of Mediocrity, Tenacious, Seeks Feedback
Who Pick Up the Trash - Does What is Best for Powder and Our Guests, Resourceful, Selfless
Our Commitment to Equality:
Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.
Appearance Guidelines:
Well-groomed facial hair, tasteful visible tattoos, and minimal facial piercings are acceptable.
Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions:
- Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
- 401K Plan and company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company provided Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Seasonal Ski & Summer Passes for self, self & dependents + Buddy Vouchers
- Life Style Spending Account
- Education Assistance
- UTA Ski Bus Pass and Employee Shuttle Service
- Powder Mountain Retail/Rental Discount and On-Mountain F&B Discounts
- Powder Mountain Snowsports School Discounted Lessons
- Access to Expertvoice.com, Outdoorly.com, Outdoor Prolink and partner discounts.
- Powder Mountain on-snow uniform for specific roles.
- Free On-site Gourmet Employee Lunches
- Flexible and Hybrid Workplace Environment
- New Modern Office with Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Spaces
Position Summary:
The Heavy Maintenance Manager will oversee a team of licensed tradespeople at Powder Mountain, including electricians, plumbers, and other skilled professionals. The ideal candidate is a licensed electrician with leadership experience and a passion for developing apprentices within the organization.
Requirements
- Manage and mentor a team of licensed tradespeople and apprentices.
- Oversee electric maintenance and support other trades as needed.
- Ensure proper supervision of apprentices working on electrical systems for resort buildings, ski lifts, and future construction projects.
- Develop internal training programs to support apprentice development.
- Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule.
- Assign and track maintenance work orders related to the department.
- Perform electrical maintenance on resort infrastructure, ski lift systems, and neighboring housing developments.
- Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems, including low-voltage controls and 120V–480V systems (single and three-phase).
- Operate heavy machinery when necessary.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate mid- to large-sized maintenance projects with internal and external teams.
- Collaborate with other resort departments to minimize operational disruptions.
- Develop and enforce safety programs for trades personnel.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and industry safety standards.
- Manage tracking of billable hours and materials to maintain a positive department cash flow.
- Coordinate procurement of necessary equipment and materials.
- Must have a current valid drivers license with no major violations.
- Required to work on-site
- Available for weekend, holiday, and on-call work as required.
- Must comply with company policies regarding drug and alcohol use, including random drug testing/alcohol screening and drug testing/alcohol screening based on reasonable suspicion while working.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Licensed Journeyman Electrician in the State of Utah (or comparable trade license). With the ability to obtain their Master license within 6 months to a year.
- Minimum 5 years working with low-voltage control systems and medium voltage (480V or higher).
- Experience working on medium voltage systems preferred
- OSHA 10 for construction or general industry required. (OSHA 30 preferred)
- Able to be in
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