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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
Crested Butte Lift Maintenance team is looking for a forward thinking and motivated leader to lead our team of mechanics and electricians in performing all facets of maintenance on our system of lifts. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a commitment to safety and a passion for the ski industry. Please apply to join our team today!
The Lift Maintenance Supervisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervisory position for a team of mechanical and electrical technicians
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities. Excellent time management and organizational skills are required
- Responsible for hiring and team scheduling, performance management and evaluation
- Responsible for planning of scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance and repairs
- Fulfills day-to-day work responsibilities for the department as needed
- Exhibits the highest level of expertise in all areas
- Creates, leads, and documents training for the team
- Responsible for following the Vail Resort’s Health and Safety and Crested Butte Lift Maintenance policies and procedures
- Responsible for performing all routine and assigned maintenance procedures under the guidance of Lift Maintenance Manager/Director
- Responsible for documenting all information of work performed on lifts and submitting to Lift Dispatch in a timely manner
- Responsible for assuring that the Maintenance Manager, Director, and Dispatch is immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents observations or system malfunctions
- Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions
- Responsible for assisting with Capital Project forecasting and planning
- Responsible for assisting with the inventory and ordering of lift parts and operational supplies
- Responsible for the upkeep of shop equipment, tools, and facilities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Education: High School Degree, or equivalent - required
- Must have at least 5 years of mechanical or electrical experience - required
- At least 2 years leadership / supervisory experience – strongly preferred
- Knowledge of PLC and industrial controls – strongly preferred
- Proficient with all types of hand and power tools as well as shop equipment – required
- Proficient in hydraulic system troubleshooting and component replacement – required
- Magnetic particle, ultrasonic, or other non-destructive testing experience – required
- Must have a valid driver's license – required
- Must be computer proficient - required
- Fluent in oral and written English - required
- Must be able to work at heights up to 100 Feet - required
- Excellent knowledge of hydraulics, rigging, and troubleshooting skills - highly preferred
- Able to work in a variety of outdoor mountain weather conditions – required
- Must be able to work Holidays/Weekends/Evenings - required
- Must be able to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level - required
The expected pay range is $56,160 - $80,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
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 505285
Reference Date: 09/24/2024
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance
