Director of Lift Maintenance, Heavenly

Vail Resorts • South Lake Tahoe, CA

295d • $110,400 - $122,000

About The Position

The Director of Lift Maintenance will oversee the mechanical and electrical lift department staff, ropeway systems, and conveyors for Heavenly Mountain Resort. This position is a highly skilled person with experience in operating and maintaining all types of equipment in their areas of responsibility. They must be knowledgeable in all relevant rules and regulations. This position will also assist the VP of Mountain Operations with oversight of other departments within Mountain Operations when needed. Together with the Mountain Operations leadership team, this position will help ensure the overall success of Heavenly Resort. Primary responsibility is to manage the team and collaborate with other resort teams with the goal of ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the lifts with an emphasis on proficiency, safety in the workplace, and leadership in all areas of lift maintenance and lift electrical. The candidate will be important in developing and maintaining a safe, inclusive work environment. Key aspects of this position include strategic planning, budgeting, training, and leading change.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• 7 years of demonstrated management experience in lift maintenance, lift experience, or related technical or construction field.
• Leadership experience with process-oriented teams and ability to manage complex systems, along with strong financial management.
• 4 years of previous supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft platform, Office suite.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of Lift Maintenance, Lift Electrical, Lift operations, and management skills.
• Understanding of rules and regulations governing maintenance and ski/ride operations.
• Intermediate level skier/rider helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient day-to-day maintenance operations of Lifts and provide quality and reliable service, including construction as appropriate for new chairlift equipment.
• Assure the lifts comply with California Tramway, USFS, and Vail Resorts rules and regulations.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets for Lift Maintenance and Lift Electrical tracking expenses, and ensure proper allocation of expenditures.
• Conduct training, Lift Dept. Policies, Vail Resorts policies, and ensure paperwork & procedures are completed promptly.
• Hire, train, and develop all lift maintenance personnel.
• Implement summer and winter preventive maintenance programs to include inspection of work performed to maximize lift safety and reliability.
• Maintain all records required by Vail Resorts and the authorities having jurisdiction, including electrical/mechanical and operational procedures, training records, daily maintenance, operational logs, lift failures, and incidents.
• Contribute to enterprise maintenance function projects while developing the team at Heavenly to increase efficiency in maintenance procedures by utilizing new tools/systems of operating.

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED