Assistant Manager of Lift Maintenance
Vail Resorts
- Fairfield, PA
- $52,800-73,830 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- Outlet: Liberty Mountain
- Starting Wage: $52,800 - $73,830
- Shift & Schedule Availability: Full-Time
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Oversee the management and administration of our Lift Maintenance team to produce an exceptional guest and employee experience
- Coach and motivate to ensure employees are aligned with Vail Resorts goals, values and core competencies.
- Maintain an “expert level” status of lift maintenance functions, being proactive with industry trends within Vail Resorts and within the industry as a whole
- Be a leader in the effort to improve safety within mountain operations with the goal of reducing/eliminating worker and guest injury. Coordinate closely with the Manager of Health & Safety regarding the same
- Prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing business and environmental setting
- Build strong, positive relationships with key managers outside the scope of direct reports
- Manage the safe and reliable maintenance operations and providing the quality and reliable service desired by the guest, Liberty Mountain and Vail Resorts
- Oversees and performs preventive maintenance activities
- Develops maintenance routines and procedures
- Oversees and assists in troubleshooting lift systems
- Oversees all lift maintenance parts ordering
- Develop and research long term needs of lifts at Liberty Mountain
- Manages various projects assigned by the Manager & Director of Mountain Operations
- Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of all lift maintenance personnel
- Assure that all records required by Liberty Mountain and the authorities having jurisdiction are maintained and kept up-to-date including all mechanical and operational procedures, daily maintenance, operational logs, lift failures and incidents
- Responsible for conduct, training, Lift Maintenance Dept. Policies, Vail Resorts policies, and ensuring paperwork & procedures are completed in a timely manner
- Actively participate in the Vail Resorts Lift Maintenance Best Practice Group
- Able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed
- Strong management, communication, leadership and team building skills, skiing/riding ability, must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (winter/summer)
- Strong understanding of Electrical, Mechanical, and Hydraulic systems.
- Basic knowledge of desktop computer systems and applications
- Valid Driver's license or ability to obtain one upon employment
- General knowledge of the ski industry and lift operations
- Positive, solutions-oriented leadership
Reference Date: 03/19/2024
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance