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.
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
- RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
- 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 Senior Manager of Building Maintenance reports to the Director – Base Experience and is responsible for the effective operation, maintenance, and stewardship of Resort buildings, the Sign Shop, Operations Warehouse/Parts, and the Operations Distribution Center. This role focuses on safety, asset protection, infrastructure reliability, and guest experience, while supporting leased and owned properties, capital planning, and key infrastructure systems.Success in this role requires strong business acumen, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and proven leadership skills.
Job Resposibilites:
- Oversee all building, infrastructure, and asset maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.
- Partner with the Leasing team to coordinate repairs/maintenance on leased properties and track/recommend capital replacements and improvements.
- Liaise with strata councils to ensure Whistler Blackcomb’s interests are represented for owned and leased properties.
- Represent Whistler Blackcomb as the Lot 5 owner responsible for Whistler Creek flood protection works.
- Oversee potable water, sewer, gas, and related infrastructure systems, ensuring compliance, reliability, and risk mitigation.
- Manage the Operations Distribution Center supporting inventory and materials for Operations maintenance teams.
- Participate on the working group implementing MaintainX for Building Maintenance and support system adoption and process improvements.
- Manage capital projects and programs, including re-imagine initiatives and facility upgrades.
- Effectively manage financial performance (budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, scheduling, payroll, and P&L oversight).
- Build and lead a high-performing team: hiring, training, coaching, career development, and performance management.
- Foster strong cross-functional partnerships and manage relationships with external vendors.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, guests, and partners — including radio communication on-mountain when required.
- Ensure adherence to Vail Resorts and Whistler Blackcomb policies and maintain a safe, productive work environment.
- Ensure regulatory compliance (provincial/municipal/federal) and maintain current licenses, permits, and certifications.
- Maintain resort life safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, and related systems).
- Model our company values and deliver the “Experience of a Lifetime” for guests and employees.
- Conduct regular team meetings, set goals, monitor progress, and support leadership development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requriments:
- 10+ years of facility management experience, including 5+ years in a management role.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and radio formats.
- High level of interpersonal skills supporting teamwork, guest service, decision-making, and employee relations.
- Demonstrated ability to receive and provide constructive feedback and act on it.
- Experience managing direct reports with a focus on leadership and career development.
- Experience building and maintaining cross-functional relationships.
- Experience managing external vendors.
- Ability to manage large capital projects and multi-year programs.
- Knowledge of contracts and agreements, Rights-of-Way, and the ability to read maps and building plans.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and prioritize resources.
- Strong commitment to safety, service standards, and operational excellence.
- Friendly, professional, and guest-focused demeanor.
- Flexible schedule; must be able to work evenings, holidays, and weekends as required — Required.
- MS Office Proficiency — Required.
- Passion for the snowsports industry — Preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively inoral and written form including communicating on the mountain radio
- High level of interpersonal skills to ensure teamwork, high level guest contact, fact finding forappropriate decision making, commitment to guest service and employee relations
- Must demonstrate ability to receive and give feedback and act upon it
- Experience managing direct reports with a focus on leadership and career development
- Experience managing and fostering cross-functional relationships
- Experience managing external vendors
- Ability to manage large capital projects and programs
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
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 513141
Reference Date: 01/08/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance
