Waterpark Facilities/Maintenance Manager - JAY PEAK RESORT : Job Details

The Waterpark Facilities/Maintenance Manager plans, organizes and directs a large-scale building maintenance program including plumbing, carpentry, electrical components and systems, painting, HVAC systems and small engines.

Essential duties and responsibilities include supervising, coordinating and implementing all operational aspects of the maintenance department including hiring, training, daily scheduling, and park operations. The manager is responsible for updating or drafting job descriptions, manuals and policies for all maintenance staff. Daily monitoring of equipment, attractions, and facility through the use of opening/closing and daily maintenance checklist is also required. The manager reviews requests for repairs, maintenance, and alteration of park facilities; makes recommendations on the technical feasibility of initiating major repair projects; determines priorities; creates work assignments for subordinate supervisors; and answers complaints or requests from departmental offices.

The manager knows the methods and procedures needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the maintenance program. They develop a Preventative Maintenance (PM) plan for the Jay Peak Indoor Water Park campus and any other assigned areas. The manager demonstrates the ability to be a team player with the flexibility necessary to both function effectively in a management role as well as using hands on techniques to train subordinates and complete tasks when necessary. They ensure all new hired employees represent Raised Jay spirit to guests and employees. The manager reviews maintenance activities and improves the effectiveness of the department's operations and repair projects. They devise effective operational work schedules for all staff, interpret blueprints, sketches and specifications from technical plans, and prepare and maintain work records and reports. The manager achieves and maintains effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the general public. They pace cost controls on repairs or new projects, assign and direct work in order to maximize utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials, and express ideas effectively both orally and in writing. The manager constantly reviews operations to improve the effectiveness of the department and exercises significant judgment in resolving problems that arise in normal building operations. They have the ability to learn building operational procedures and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a Manager on Duty including the ability to perform opening and closing responsibilities. The manager learns and operates all functions of the various hardware and software used throughout the park and is involved with the aquatics department to ensure all areas of the aquatic floor remain in good repair. They attend staff meetings as necessary and are a part of the management team. The manager ensures that all required licenses and permits for the entire water park are kept current, establishes quality control and safety standards, develops budget and expense controls in departments of responsibility, and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities include supervising 3-5 employees in the Maintenance department. The manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. They carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications include a Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. The manager must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. They should be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. The manager must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. They should be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. The manager must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. They should be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The manager should have knowledge of practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment essential to building, plumbing, carpentry, electronics, painting, heating, and other mechanical trades activities. They must have knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to all phases of building maintenance. The manager should have knowledge of maintenance procedures and practices for building, mechanical, and construction equipment. They should be proficient in computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software as necessary. The manager must understand all local, state and federal laws that need to be followed by all maintenance personnel. They must be available evenings, weekends and holidays.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to taste or smell and occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds or more. Specific vision requirements of this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid (non-weather) conditions. The employee is frequently working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to high or precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; extreme (non-weather) cold; extreme (non-weather) heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why work at Jay Peak? We're a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We're rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We're a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It's not for everyone but we're not looking for everyone-we're looking for you.

If you have what it takes, here's what you'll get: Wages ranging from $62,000 to $72,000 per year, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Maternity & Parental Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability Insurances, 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service, Remote work and/or flexible schedules, FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents, Employee Recognition Programs, Seasonal employee parties, Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties.

Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-###-#### or [email protected].