What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Building Maintenance position at Okemo Mountain Resort?
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:
Performs routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on a variety of utilities (gas, water, sewer, plumbing) , commercial kitchen, water treatment facilities, commercial bathrooms. Show the abilities to perform these tasks in an unsupervised environment. Must have and use good common sense and decision making in the face of adverse plumbing failures.
Leads large and small scale plumbing projects and upgrades involving the procurement and installation of of piping, pumps, heating equipment, venting and all plumbing associated aspects. Must follow local codes with the Authority having jurisdiction.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $25.45/hr - $33.93/hr
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance on pumps, filters, tanks, and pipes associated with a domestic drinking water system including water sampling, testing, and compliance paper work.
- Perform maintenance on building heating and hydronic systems
- Perform maintenance on commercial kitchen cooking equipment connected to water.
- Perform Maintenance on commercial refrigeration equipment involving drainage
- Must be able to accurately diagnose problems with building plumbing systems and complete necessary repairs.
- Must be self-motivated and able to manage a seasonally high work load.
- Exhibit strong customer service skills
- Work with administrative coordinators to facilitate purchasing necessary materials to perform tasks.
- Other duties when needed to assist the building maintenance team to include, but not limited to, equipment transportation, snow removal, recycling, cleaning of building maintenance areas, opening buildings for staff etc.
Job Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent - required
- Current plumbing license - required
- 6 years experience or more in the HVA/C & R or Plumbing trade - required
- Must be proficient with basic computer skills to update our CMMS program (computerized maintenance management system), respond to emails, and search vendor websites for parts - required
- Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to learn/perform minor carpentry repair tasks including drywall and painting.
- Read, write, speak English - required
- Valid state issued driver's license - required
- Intermediate skier or snowboarder - preferred
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.
Requisition ID 518573
Reference Date: 10/19/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance Trades
Salary : $25 - $34