Director, Lift Maintenance

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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
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• 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 Director of Lift Maintenance will lead and manage the Whistler Blackcomb Lift Maintenance and Electrical Departments in alignment with Whistler Blackcomb and Vail Resorts standards and philosophy, and will lead the team and the resort to the highest degree of safety, be a change management expert, and develop talent as a critical priority. This person will manage the preventative, routine, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance of all lifts at Whistler Blackcomb in a proactive, safe and efficient manner; provide oversight of lift construction and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Mountain Operations and VP/COO; provide the quality and service required by regulatory agencies and maintain the standards set forth by Vail Resorts. This person will engage in and lead Best Practices for the resort and for the company. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and successfully lead a staff of experienced individuals, enabling the highest levels of execution and job satisfaction while working toward a one team culture, and effectiveness.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $127,326 - $181,894 + annual bonus + equity

• Employment Type:  Year Round  

• Shift Type:  Full Time  hours available  

• Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability:  No  

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates strong example of Vail Resorts Core Values of: Serve Others, Do Good, Drive Value, Be Safe, Do Right, Have Fun, and Be Inclusive.
• Embodies and works toward exceeding expectations on Vail Resorts Leadership Competencies of: Out Front, Connect, Drive, Develop, Passion, Re-Imagine, and Elevate
• Responsible for assuring the lifts are in compliance with TSBC, Insurance and Vail Resorts rules and regulations
• Responsible for conduct, training, department policies, Vail Resorts policies and ensuring that all tasks and procedures are completed in a timely, thorough and professional manner.
• Responsible for the oversight and planning of all mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Responsible for compliance, understanding, training of Planful and oversight of department budgets and notifying Vice President of Mountain Operations of financial variances in a timely manner.
• Plan for the future development and capital improvements of all lift systems and continually update and advise Vice President of Mountain Operations on the long-term goals for lift system upgrades.
• Responsible for summer and winter preventative maintenance programs that include inspection of work performed to maximize lift safety and reliability, and working with outside agencies and vendors to ensure that all work is done and compliant
• Assure that Vice President of Mountain Operations is immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, or system malfunctions
• Assure that all required records are maintained and kept up-to-date. This includes, but is not limited to, all mechanical and operational procedures, maintenance and operations logs, lift failures and incidents and downtime logs

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• High school education or equivalent
• Management experience in Lift Operations and/or Lift Maintenance and/or Mountain Operations (Min 10 years preferred)
• Valid BC Driver's license
• Strong knowledge of desktop computer systems and applications
• Read, write, and speak English
• Understanding of budgets and has a financial acumen
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Lift Mechanical/Lift Electrical systems
• Familiarity with Lift Operations
• Familiarity with activity-based features and structures
• Is a team player
• Strong management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Know rules and codes of authorities with jurisdictions
• Advanced level skier/snowboarder

Preferred:

• Some college experience
• At least 10 years supervisory/management experience

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 515206
Reference Date: 06/30/2026
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance