Lead Building Maintenance

Vail Resorts; Bennington (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee ski passes

Employee discounts on lodging, gear

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for a Lead Building Maintenance role in the mountains. You will lead and develop the Building Maintenance team, oversee daily operations, and coordinate safety, budgeting, and maintenance tasks to ensure peak guest experience.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities maintenance and 2+ years in leadership, with strong HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry knowledge. Seasonal, full-time hours and competitive wage are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building, facilities, hospitality, or resort maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general facility maintenance practices.
• Experience with employee scheduling, workforce planning, and team leadership.
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and supervise Building Maintenance team members to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
• Provide ongoing coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and guest service.
• Coordinate work assignments, labor resources, and emergency response efforts.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for resort facilities, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Collaborate with resort leaders on facility improvement projects.
• Maintain inventory controls and critical spare parts.
• Monitor labor, material, and vendor costs and identify efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Trade school or technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

The Lead Building Maintenance is responsible for the daily leadership and operation of the Building Maintenance team, ensuring resort facilities, infrastructure, and equipment are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and guest experience. This hands-on leadership role combines technical maintenance expertise with people management responsibilities, including scheduling, hiring, coaching, training, budgeting, procurement, and project coordination.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops high-performing teams, and drives operational excellence through proactive maintenance programs and sound business decisions.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $25.45/hr - $33.93/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, schedule, and supervise Building Maintenance team members to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
• Provide ongoing coaching, development, and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and guest service.
• Coordinate work assignments, labor resources, and emergency response efforts.

Operations & Facility Maintenance

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for resort facilities, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Ensure the integrity, safety, and appearance of all assigned resort assets.
• Collaborate with resort leaders and departments on facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, inspections, and department documentation.
• Support snow removal and other resort operational needs as required.
• Assist with department budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Manage procurement of parts, tools, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain inventory controls and critical spare parts.
• Monitor labor, material, and vendor costs while identifying efficiency opportunities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company, OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead department safety initiatives, training, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, and other safety programs.

Technical Maintenance

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, appliance, and general building systems.
• Perform facility repairs including drywall, painting, finish work, and equipment maintenance.
• Support emergency repairs and after-hours operational needs when necessary.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of building, facilities, commercial, hospitality, or resort maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or crew lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general facility maintenance practices.
• Experience with employee scheduling, workforce planning, and team leadership.
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred

• Trade school, technical certification, or degree in a related field.
• Resort, hospitality, property management, or large-facility maintenance experience.
• OSHA, EPA, HVAC, electrical, or related certifications.
• Experience managing capital projects and facility improvement initiatives.
• Leads through accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Develops team members through coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Makes sound operational and financial decisions.
• Consistently demonstrates Vail Resorts' values and commitment to safety.

The expected pay range is$25.45/hr - $33.93/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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.