**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.