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.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
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 Building Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of building maintenance operations across Heavenly Ski Resort. This role oversees Heavenly maintenance teams and Heavenly Sign Shop, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality upkeep of all resort buildings and infrastructure, asset protection, and guest and employee experience. The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-departmental collaboration to support resort operations and guest experience. This position reports to the Sr. Regional Maintenance Manager of Heavenly/Kirkwood. Leading the Heavenly Maintenance crew resort team requires strong business acumen, strategic planning, and advanced leadership skills.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $79,745 - $97,895 + annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and support maintenance teams and vendors across Heavenly Mountain Resort
- Ensure timely and effective maintenance of all mountain resort buildings and assets, including, but not limited to, lodges, restaurants, administrative offices, and employee housing. Oversee preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and emergency repairs
- Help develop and manage annual maintenance budgets, including, but not limited to, tracking, reporting, forecasting, planning, and accurate billing. Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and life safety systems
- Oversight of water/sewer wells and vaults and its operation, manage contractor relationship for compliance and testing.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate contracted services in cooperation with the Sr Maintenance Manager. Plan and support capital projects, sustainability initiatives, and long-term planning
- Conduct regular inspections and audits, including but limited to, fire & life safety systems (fire systems, sprinklers systems, and alarm systems).
- Schedule and oversee all annual vendor preventative maintenance work
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and capital improvement needs
- Participate in necessary meetings, strategic enterprise groups and resort events
- Hire, train, develop, and evaluate team members
- Maintain a safe and productive work environment
- Communicate effectively with manager and team members
- Communicate professionally with staff, guests, and stakeholders
- All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- 7+ years in building maintenance or facilities management (resort preferred)
- 4+ years in a leadership role managing teams or locations
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural)
- Ability to work under tight timelines and deliver high-quality results
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites
- MS Office proficiency
- Commitment to delivering an “Experience of a Lifetime”.
The expected pay range is $79,745 - $97,895 + annual bonus. 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.
Requisition ID 514857
Reference Date: 05/14/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance