Mgr: Bldg Maintenance - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's 50 most innovative companies as named by Fast Company, and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

No transportation? Don’t want to make the drive? No problem!! We have an employee shuttle that runs EVERYDAY from South Lake Tahoe to Kirkwood, free of cost! We encourage all employees who don’t want to make the commute themselves to jump on the shuttle, sit back and relax, on their way to work!

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If you would prefer to drive AND want to make some extra cash, you will definitely want to participate in our Employee Carpool Program! Make up to $25.00 a DAY just for driving your fellow employees to work!

Kirkwood Mountain Resort is located atop the Sierra Crest with a geographical advantage that accounts for the lightest and driest snow in the Lake Tahoe region. With an annual snowfall of over 600 inches, it is easy to see why Kirkwood has become synonymous with deep powder skiing and riding. With over 2,300 acres of legendary terrain and an intimate mountain village setting, Kirkwood Mountain Resort provides destination guests a perfect backdrop for an energizing getaway.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to ski or ride in fresh powder on your lunch break?  Do you like meeting new people from all over the world?  How about sunshine?  Would you like to live, work and play in a state that averages over 300 days of sunshine per year?

Well if you answered yes to any of these questions, then welcome to Kirkwood, the Sierra Nevada’s premier winter playground!  Jaw-dropping views, combined with enthusiastic and dependable employees, make Kirkwood one of the greatest places to work in the world.

Job Summary: To function within the Kirkwood Mountain Resort Maintenance Department. Ability to make competent decisions while thinking of the customers and resorts interest at all times. Using skill-based knowledge to perform assigned tasks in a professional manner at all times with a constant focus on efficiency, productivity and quality of work. This position deals with many different departments and areas of the resort, therefore people skills are essential and communication is a needed. The ability to plan ahead for tasks, good administration skills, and completing all tasks on time is a must.

Additional responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assure that the integrity of the resorts assets is maintained.
• Work with other departments and area managers as required pertaining to asset upkeep.
• Assure all work performed conforms to all applicable state and local codes.
• Implement and supervise preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide training to maintenance staff when required in job specific tasks.
• Coordinate projects with sub-contractors when required.
• Order and maintain required parts for stock for critical equipment and repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures and alert supervisor to any unsafe conditions that may exist.
• Posses your own hand tools and keeps them in a safe functional manner at all times.
• Ensure a clear understanding of the requested tasks and ask for clarification when needed.
• Comprehend and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations, safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
• Respond to work orders with a sense of urgency
• Communicates both verbally and in writing to appropriate team players regarding work order status
• Maintain a safe and clean work area by following company safety policies and procedures.
• Contributes to team effort and department morale by demonstrating a positive and cooperative attitude and performing duties as assigned.
• Maintain shop tools and equipment through proper organization.
• Contribute to team effort by assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in departmental safety meetings; and accepting diverse assignments.
• Flexibility with working hours, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Meet service level objectives and department goals as set forth by immediate supervisor.    
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external). Plan, supervise, and coordinate all daily building and grounds custodial and maintenance operations/tasks.
• Coordinate work schedules and activities of maintenance and custodial workers.
• Assist in interviewing and hiring employees; train new employees in methods and procedures used and various company/department work rules.
• Monitor work in progress and check completed work; evaluate staff job performance; discipline staff, and bring special problems to attention of senior staff.
• Oversee distribution, use & maintenance of supplies, tools, equipment, and vehicles used in carrying out various maintenance tasks.
• Order and maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies.
• Ensure proper use and security of master keys.
• Perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks and projects for buildings and facilities, involving rough and finish carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, patching, masonry, etc.
• Assist with various groundskeeping/custodial tasks, such as snow removal, salting and sanding, pool cleaning, etc. as necessary.
• Ensure that appropriate safety procedures are followed by workers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Daily lifting and bending.
• Standing and walking.
• High noise levels.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in building maintenance, construction or project management.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to communicate in English both verbal and written.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Must be able to lift and move at least 50lbs. 

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

Preferred skills:

• Previous experience in dedicated field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Kirkwood is for those that embrace the big mountain lifestyle and are as passionate about skiing and riding as they are about creating amazing experiences for our guests. Magical, raw, expansive and remote…Kirkwood is the stuff of legend. We’re famous for legendary snowfall, challenging inbounds terrain, backcountry guided tours and premier avalanche education programs. Those that come here come for an adventure unique to Kirkwood! Join our close-knit team working at one of the most stunning alpine resorts in the country.

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 133060