Trade Apprentice Jobs in Derby Line, VT (NOW HIRING)

FULL-TIME | YEAR ROUND
This is where we're supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there's nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you're so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.
SUMMARY
The Senior HVAC Technician assists in the safe installation and maintenance of all commercial grade HVAC &
associated hydronic systems by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Works well independently and manages assigned daily tasks, service calls, preventive maintenance duties, and follow-up work with limited supervision. Prioritizes work based on safety, guest impact, operational needs, and equipment reliability.
• Safe installation and maintenance of commercial grade hydronic piping and HVAC systems including, but not limited to, building heat plants, ventilation systems, air conditioning, controls systems, refrigeration, and boilers.
• Coordinates with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and outside service providers for HVAC-related repairs, maintenance, inspections, installations, and project work. Ensures work is communicated clearly, completed safely, and aligned with resort standards.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs commercial air conditioning and multi-zone heating and cooling systems.
• Identifies maintenance risks on equipment.

• Diagnoses electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.

• Performs emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Provides technical direction and on-the-job training.
• Assists in a preventive maintenance program that encompasses all commercial buildings at Jay Peak Resort.
• Assists in researching and selecting materials for HVAC systems installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Upholds working knowledge of maintaining and utilizing a campus-scale Building Management System (BMS).
• Implements energy savings projects.
• Works with other depts to ensure HVAC systems are operating as designed.
• Utilizes the resort's digital work order, ticketing, and inventory tracking systems by phone, tablet, or computer to receive assignments, document work performed, update task status, track materials, and support accurate maintenance records.
• Ensures compliance with appliance standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, which could be directly related, or unrelated to original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides close technical guidance, hands-on training, and day-to-day support to the HVAC apprentice, helping build trade skills, safe work habits, troubleshooting ability, and familiarity with resort systems and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five to ten years of related commercial grade experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
This position requires the ability to send and receive emails, conduct online research to assist with troubleshooting and product applications, use Word and Excel at a basic level, and learn other applications used in daily business operations. This includes utilizing the resort's digital work order, ticketing, and inventory tracking systems by phone, tablet, or computer to receive assignments, document work performed, update task status, track materials, and support accurate maintenance records.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have valid Vermont Operator's License and be eligible for Jay Peak Inc's motor vehicle insurance policy. Must also possess EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification (Section 608) and Vermont Certificate for liquefied petroleum (LP) /Propane.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must have general knowledge of building maintenance practices and plumbing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasionally required to sit or taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. There are no specific vision requirements of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid (non-weather) conditions, working in high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
RESORT CONDITIONS
This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multilevel buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.
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

• Starting wage of $35.00-$45.00 per hour based on experience
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurances
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here

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 802-327-2183 or hr@jaypeakresort.com.