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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:

This is a supervisory position, with direct reports. Responsible for staffing, scheduling, and performance management. Also fulfils day-to-day work responsibilities for the organization as needed. This is an hourly position.

Job Specifications:

• Housing: May Be Available

• Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $53.98 / hour

• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time, Year Round

• Skill Level: Team Lead

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with and supporting LM Mangers in the completion of their duties and responsibilities:

• Scheduling of maintenance required to efficiently operate skil ifts for guests

• Establishing and following priorities, safety, quality and integrity

• Monitoring and correcting concerns affecting safety in the work place

• Maintaining lift logs, recording all maintenance performed

• Ensure all required inspections are conducted on all lifts on an ongoing basis

• Training and directing millwrights, lift mechanics, apprentices and laborers in proper maintenance of ski lift and operation of machinery as necessary

• Responsible for assuring lifts are in compliance with ANSI B.77 regulations and in accordance with industry Standards and Practice.

• Conducting performance reviews with employees

• Assisting lift operations with training, supervision of staff and operating of all lifts

• Participate in all department meetings and company functions

• Maintain and repair Mount Snow Lift facilities in accordance with company policies

• Participate in establishing and managing financial budgets in the department

• Coordinate with all departments on an ongoing proactive basis

• Scheduling of manpower and resources available in conjunction with other supervisors and managers

• Inspecting all lift facilities on a daily basis

• Improve safety and efficiency of lift facilities

• Project management

• Proven understanding and interpretation of ANSI code

• Coordinate purchasing tools and equipment

• Ensure effective two-way communications between LM crew and Manager

• Continued implementation and improving preventative maintenance program

• Monitor program effectiveness and strive for continual improvement.

• Actively participate in day to day maintenance duties.

Job Q ualifications:

• 4+ years Maintenance experience

• Extensive Mechanical background in proven experience in maintaining ski lifts and machinery

• Expert in troubleshooting lift failures

• Able to communicate effectively with staff and guests

• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to guest service

• Computer skills including working knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet is an asset

• Well organized, adapt to change quickly and perform other duties as assigned

• Clean MVR background

• Leadership skills. Maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Additional Requirements:

• The ability to work rotating schedule including weekends and nights

• Working at heights

• Must have Level III mechanic skills and abilities

• Knowledgeable of regulatory codes

• Knowledge and experience in the usage of heavy equipment for lift repair

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted

• Exposure to inclement weather conditions

The expected pay range is $23.00 - $53.98. 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 501850

Reference Date: 06/12/2024

Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance