Lead Base Area Operator Custodial
Vail ResortsAbout the role
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 Custodial Maintenance Team Lead performs critical operations in the base area to deliver an incredible arrival experience. This position is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge in many aspects of maintenanceand resort operations.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $26.88/hr
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Communicate with day shift operations to give and receive pertinent information.
- Beginning of each shift set the tone; communicate expectations and delegate tasks and staff to achieve workloadresults.
- Communicate with Supervisor to ensure seamless workload results.
- Responsible for keeping Resort facilities clean during non-operative hours.
- Responsible for supervising staff to achieve custodial tasks.
- Understand the standards of all job tasks, and then coach staff to excel.
- Ensure the Custodial Department presents a positive public image of Stowe Mountain Resort through workperformed and positive interactions with our guests.
- Ensure thorough, consistent training of staff members.
- Provide quality work then audit outcomes to accepted standards.
- Lead by example. Set proper appearance and conduct standards for custodial staff.
- Control inventory of custodial supplies by maintaining inventory records.
- Maintain equipment and tools in good operating condition.
- Ensure safe workplace environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to ride chairlifts.
- Must have a Valid Driver's License & Satisfactory Driving Record (in accordance with VR Drivers Policy).
- Must be able and willing to work 1st and 2nd shifts.
- Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects at times and more supplies around the resort.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
- Strong communication skills; communications in a positive, solution oriented way to proactively address maintenance and operational needs.
- Teamwork: able to work effectively with activities leadership and other department staff to plan, schedule, and complete maintenan
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