Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Position: Vehicle Maintenance manager

Reports to: VP Operations, COO

Employment: Full Time Year Round located at Big White Ski Resort which is a 35 minute commute from the Kelowna suburb of Rutland.

Job Description: Vehicle Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining all company vehicles owned and operated by Big White Ski Resort. Also Maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Position Requirements/Skills:

• Trades certification, or equivalent working knowledge, Mechanical aptitude
• Previous ski industry snow cat maintenance experience is an asset
• Computer competent
• Experience in hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
• Experience in vehicle electrical systems, CAN bus included
• Experience in suspension, tires, braking systems
• Experience in engine, diesel aftertreatment, transmission, drive lines and axles
• Proficiency in welding and cutting
• Driver’s license
• Proven self-motivation, ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Ability to motivate and mentor employees.
• Assign daily and monthly tasks and assist when needed.
• Demonstrate strong guest service skills
• Demonstrate strong organization, time management and communication skills
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• Work well within a diverse team environment
• Flexible availability: including evenings, early mornings, weekends and statutory holidays
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperature extremes (-25 to +30)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe professional environment for employees
• Monitor payroll timeclock and approve employee time
• Delegate tasks to employees and assist when required
• Assist with the troubleshooting and repair of all vehicles and equipment used on Big White.
• Maintain service schedule for multiple pieces of equipment in multiple departments
• Perform and assist in maintenance of ski lifts and various stationary machines.
• Source, purchase and logistical support for parts required.
• Determine when tools need repair and source when replacement needed.
• Communicate effectively with all departments.
• Work cooperatively with others of the maintenance team and ensure safe work practices are adhered to
• Comply with all department and company policies, procedures and safe work practices
• Perform other related tasks, as assigned by management
• Uphold the highest standard of internal and external customer service at all times

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and lie down for periods for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry 25kg (55lbs) at times.
• Must be able to kneel, bend, twist, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill duties.
• Must be able to perform a loaded twist (torqueing a wrench)
• Requires grasping, tool use, writing, standing, sitting, driving, shoveling, repetitive motions, climbing, visual acuity, listening and hearing ability.

Salary and Hours:

$100,000.00/annum

The work week varies depending on the time of year with 5 day 40 hour weeks in the winter and 4 day 40 hour weeks in the summer.