Sr. Building Maintenance Manager - The Lodge at Vail

Company: Vail Resorts
Location: Vail
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an experience of a lifetime to our guests and our employees. Our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you're looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.

Job Summary: Maintain all aspects of the property and associated properties with a strong emphasis on asset maintenance. Train the engineering staff to be competent with brand standards, guest service calls, safety and job function. Maintain a work order system for the property and use the system to measure productivity and efficiency of the engineering department. Maintain the property with respect to all applicable Industry, Federal, State and Local Codes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily activities of the department. Plan, organize and control work, communicate goals, and schedule employees to ensure proper coverage.
• Communicate and enforce policies, procedures, rules and standards.
• Educate/train associates on emergency procedures and safety issues to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations for the protection of guests and associates.
• Train associates on brand standard requirements for the department and set goals to achieve a pass grade on all audits.
• Train associates on guest satisfaction for property and the department, show how satisfaction is measured, the positives and negatives for property and corporation and set goals to improve all guest scores related to department.
• Ensure at the start of every shift, 10 -15 minute meetings are held to communicate information and train or discuss guest issues, brand standards, safety, other department issues and to celebrate successes.
• Resolve guest complaints to meet brand standards and guest satisfaction and maintain a positive guest attitude at all times. Share guest information to achieve consistent results.
• Ensure monthly department meetings are held for sharing information and results, update on corporate or hospitality news and how to improve.
• Oversee the physical operations of the property including maintenance and repair the interior and exterior of buildings including landscaping.
• Develop and implement a maintenance program (automated or manual) of all-building, equipment, guest rooms and all other interiors to meet or exceed brand standards, corporate and or owner requirements including the training of the engineering staff on the management of maintenance programs.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of all assigned work areas.
• Ensure the achievement of the property (preventative, planned and schedule) maintenance programs to meet brand standards, Market Matrix and corporate requirements and property goals.
• Monitor operating budget and control all expenses within all areas of the department. Report end of period variances as required by property or corporate.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and capital plans which support the overall objectives of the property and corporate policies.
• Work with corporate product managers, engineering and/or outside architects, designers, or others regarding renovations of structure or equipment change.
• Ensure scope of work for all capital projects, obtain bids (follow policy for bids) form contractors for same scope of work, bids should be sealed and delivered to accounting department and opened at predetermined executive meeting.
• Capital projects contracts should use the standard project short form document (Corporate legal) as the contract.
• Supervise all capital projects to meet scope of work (quality) requirement and to ensure timely completion of project within budget and established future maintenance commitments.
• Purchase all parts, supplies, tools, materials and equipment related to engineering through direct contact with sales representatives, vendors, suppliers, agents distributors or any other in accordance with the accounting procedures for purchasing, invoicing and payment.
• Inspect or have inspected purchases delivered to assure price, quality, consistency and warranties.
• Maintain inventory of all parts, equipment and supplies.
• Monitor department productivity and efficiency with automated system (CMMS, HotSos, other) or manually based on the work order (WO) system, weekly, biweekly or monthly as required by supervisor.
• Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, refrigeration and be familiar with chillers, cooling towers, boilers, water systems, chemical treatment , pneumatic, landscaping, laundry equipment, controls, sprinkler system and fire alarm systems are required.
• Implement OSHA, EPA and ADA guidelines and programs. Abide by all safety rules and regulations per corporate policies State and Federal codes
• Evaluate on in-house repairs versus subcontractors.
• Contract and supervise waste disposal services and recycling programs as necessary.
• Conduct 2 - 4 week training program on the required job functions with criterion expected for new hires.
• Charge condo/apartment owners per agreement or policy for maintenance or repair work completed following procedures and guidelines for the property.
• May be responsible for determining the security requirements necessary to ensure that property/s, associates and guest are protected and manage the relationship with third party contracted for such purpose.
• Train the most competent to be successor.
• Any other duties related to property engineering.

Job Requirements:

• 3-4 years technical school or formal technical training.
• 2-3 years as building manager or chief engineer at a large resort property or equivalent experience in construction, cruise ship and other industries.
• 3-4 years supervisory experience.
• Valid driving license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good administrative skills.
• Dynamic leader.
• Willing to work with changing shift schedules as necessary to meet business needs.

The budgeted range starts at $80,000 - $97,700 + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Extra Time Off (ETO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Be a part of the resort where it all started. Imagine belonging to a team that delivers the life of luxury to its guests while infusing the mountain lifestyle in every experience. Are you someone that never settles for second best? Take your mountain exploration to the next level and join a passionate group of people who thrive on extraordinary customer service. Come help us deliver unparalleled adventures in a place that is unrivaled and unflinching. Join the team at Vail - a place that's Like Nothing on Earth. www.vailresortscareers.com

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 302504

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