Lift Maintenance Manager

 

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 Manager of Lift Maintenance will manage the preventative, predictive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance of all lifts in a proactive, safe, and efficient manner; provide the quality and service required by regulatory agencies and maintain the standards set forth by Vail Resorts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and successfully lead a staff of experienced individuals, enabling the highest levels of training, execution, and job satisfaction while working toward excellent team cohesion and effectiveness.

 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $68,546 - $90,333
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Housing Availability: No

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the oversight and planning of all mechanical and electrical maintenance on all lifts to ensure a safe and efficient environment for Resort guests
• Involved with many responsiblitites within the lift maintenance department including: working in the field with your team and administrative duties 
• Supports the professional growth and development of employees across all levels of the department, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, staff development, training, and the safety of the team
• Responsible for oversight of department budgets as well as plans for the future development and capital improvements of all lift systems
• Ensures all lifts are in compliance with company, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Assure that all required records are maintained and kept up-to-date. This includes, all mechanical and operational procedures, maintenance and operations logs, lift failures, and incidents and downtime logs
• Be able to follow safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Collaborates effectively within the Lift Electrical, Lift Operation, and other Mountain Operation departments
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications: 

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Previous Lift Maintenance experience and proven competency in general mechanics and electrical
• Prior leadership experience and strong management skills
• Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver's license
• Ability to work efficiently at heights
• Able to work outdoors in adverse mountain winter weather conditions 
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evening shifts, overtime, etc.
• Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred

 

The expected pay range is $68,546