Building Maintenance – Vail Resorts

Job Description

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
• 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:

The Entry Maintenance Technician will provide assistance with repairs and systems maintenance, new construction, modifications, remodeling and inspections for Hunter Mountain properties in the management program. This role will require work to be performed between three different Properties under Hunter’s Management – Kaatskill Mountain Club, Liftside Condominiums and Pinnacle Condominiums.

Job Specifications:
• Outlet:  Kaatskill Mountain Club
• Expected Pay Range: $21.00 – $23.26 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time
• Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities:

Performs daily/weekly/monthly maintenance tasks as assigned by manager. These routinely include but are not limited to:
• Unclog drains & toilets
• Light pilot lights (fireplaces)
• Adjust thermostats (furnace and refrigerators) /Re-set breakers and garbage disposals
• Replace light bulbs
• Re-set screen, shower and closet doors
• Replace batteries / Program remote controls
• Replace faulty telephones
• Troubleshoot internet and cable TV issues
• Inspection of condition of units
• Testing carbon monoxide and/or smoke detectors and reporting results for the Compliance Program as needed
• Provides insight into inventory of replacement parts, supplies and hardware.
• Assists in development of programs of regular preventive maintenance for all equipment.
• Requires problem solving and initiation of less clearly defined job activities. May make relatively complex decisions about materials and equipment.
• Communicate with housekeeping and building maintenance to complete work orders in a timely fashion.
• Complete paperwork/electronic paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Guest pre check-in inspections prior to guest arrivals (make sure lights are working, heat is on, catch any issues, etc.)
• Guest Departure inspections (doors locked, lights off, heat off, trash removed etc.) as needed
• Create Work Order requests by reporting any major repairs needed to Building Maintenance.
• Linen bag pick up in overall rental areas including condos as needed.
• Delivery services for guest amenities and general items as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary for guest service
• Maintains a friendly and courteous demeanor at all times.
• This role includes heavy interactions with guests. Professionalism must be demonstrated at all times.
• Maintain all facilities and operation systems in a safe and efficient working order (i.e. auto doors, exit doorways, required snow/garbage removal)
• Perform daily rounds – check boilers, pools, common areas, sprinkler systems, fire pump room, fire panels, etc.
• Follow Brand Standards
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
• Must be able to work in a team environment based on the Kaatskill Mountain Club Commitment and Values.
• Requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with some precision in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Must possess an understanding of basic mathematical skills.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact with guests and customers of the resort in a friendly and accommodating manner.
• Requires skills in plumbing, carpentry, and electrical fields
• Additional experience in the resort industry is preferred.
• Must have valid NYS driver’s license and clean driving record.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
• High school diploma, GED or trade school degree –preferred
• At least one years’ experience in maintenance – preferred

The expected pay range is $21.00 – $23.26. 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 496708

Reference Date: 07/17/2023

Job Code Function: Building Maintenance