Vail Resorts

Director, Lift Maintenance

Vail Resorts • $127K — $181K *
Whistler, BC V8E 0A1In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; further education preferred.
  • 10+ years management experience within Lift Operations or Mountain Operations.
  • Valid BC Driver's license is mandatory.
  • Proficient in desktop computer systems and applications.
  • Strong understanding of budgets and financial management for departmental oversight.
  • Expertise in Lift Mechanical and Electrical systems necessary.
  • Advanced skier or snowboarder preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Lift Maintenance and Electrical Departments to implement Vail Resorts' standards.
  • Ensure compliance with TSBC, insurance, and Vail Resorts regulations.
  • Oversee planning and execution of all mechanical and electrical maintenance.
  • Manage department policies and ensure timely completion of tasks and training.
  • Drive development and planning for lift system improvements and capital projects.
  • Implement summer and winter preventative maintenance programs for lift safety.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational, maintenance, and incident records.

Benefits

  • Year-round employment with full-time hours available.
  • Annual bonus potential and equity offered.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Director of Lift Maintenance will lead and manage the Whistler Blackcomb Lift Maintenance and Electrical Departments in alignment with Whistler Blackcomb and Vail Resorts standards and philosophy, and will lead the team and the resort to the highest degree of safety, be a change management expert, and develop talent as a critical priority. This person will manage the preventative, routine, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance of all lifts at Whistler Blackcomb in a proactive, safe and efficient manner; provide oversight of lift construction and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Mountain Operations and VP/COO; provide the quality and service required by regulatory agencies and maintain the standards set forth by Vail Resorts. This person will engage in and lead Best Practices for the resort and for the company. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and successfully lead a staff of experienced individuals, enabling the highest levels of execution and job satisfaction while working toward a one team culture, and effectiveness.

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $127,326 - $181,894 + annual bonus + equity

  • Employment Type: Year Round

  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available

  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

  • Housing Availability: No


Job Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates strong example of Vail Resorts Core Values of: Serve Others, Do Good, Drive Value, Be Safe, Do Right, Have Fun, and Be Inclusive.
  • Embodies and works toward exceeding expectations on Vail Resorts Leadership Competencies of: Out Front, Connect, Drive, Develop, Passion, Re-Imagine, and Elevate
  • Responsible for assuring the lifts are in compliance with TSBC, Insurance and Vail Resorts rules and regulations
  • Responsible for conduct, training, department policies, Vail Resorts policies and ensuring that all tasks and procedures are completed in a timely, thorough and professional manner.
  • Responsible for the oversight and planning of all mechanical and electrical maintenance.
  • Responsible for compliance, understanding, training of Planful and oversight of department budgets and notifying Vice President of Mountain Operations of financial variances in a timely manner.
  • Plan for the future development and capital improvements of all lift systems and continually update and advise Vice President of Mountain Operations on the long-term goals for lift system upgrades.
  • Responsible for summer and winter preventative maintenance programs that include inspection of work performed to maximize lift safety and reliability, and working with outside agencies and vendors to ensure that all work is done and compliant
  • Assure that Vice President of Mountain Operations is immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, or system malfunctions
  • Assure that all required records are maintained and kept up-to-date. This includes, but is not limited to, all mechanical and operational procedures, maintenance and operations logs, lift failures and incidents and downtime logs


Job Qualifications:

Required:
  • High school education or equivalent
  • Management experience in Lift Operations and/or Lift Maintenance and/or Mountain Operations (Min 10 years preferred)
  • Valid BC Driver's license
  • Strong knowledge of desktop computer systems and applications
  • Read, write, and speak English
  • Understanding of budgets and has a financial acumen
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Lift Mechanical/Lift Electrical systems
  • Familiarity with Lift Operations
  • Familiarity with activity-based features and structures
  • Is a team player
  • Strong management skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Know rules and codes of authorities with jurisdictions
  • Advanced level skier/snowboarder

Preferred:
  • Some college experience
  • At least 10 years supervisory/management experience

About Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts is a mountain resort company that operates ski resorts and hotels in North America. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Vail Resorts' ski resorts include Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Okemo, Mount Sunapee, and Whistler Blackcomb. The company also operates hotels and other lodging properties in these locations. Vail Resorts has a market capitalization of over $10 billion and generated over $2 billion in revenue in 2020.
Learn more about Vail Resorts
Size
6,100 employees
Market Cap
$9.6 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$7 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
NASDAQ
MTN
* Ladders Estimates

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