Maintenance Foreman

The Opportunity

Mountain Valley Maintenance is seeking a working foreman to lead our maintenance labor crew. For over 20 years, we have been a stable, year-round employer in the Vail Valley, caring for associations and homes where hundreds of Valley residents live. This crew handles the outdoor work that keeps those properties safe and looking good: snow removal in winter, landscaping and irrigation in summer, and general maintenance labor all year.

You will report to our Maintenance Manager and lead a crew of 4 to 6 laborers. This is a separate crew from our technician team. You will be in the field with your crew every day, running the work and doing the work.

Why This Position Matters

• Real Responsibility: You run the crew: daily assignments, quality, safety, and training are yours
• Year-Round Stability: Same hours and same paycheck in January and July, no seasonal layoff
• Career Growth: This is the step from laborer or lead to true crew leadership, with a path toward management
• Your Bilingual Skills Are Essential: Our crew and our clients speak both languages, and you are the bridge between them

What You Will Do

Crew Leadership

• Lead, train, and motivate a crew of 4 to 6 maintenance laborers
• Give clear safety and work instructions in English and Spanish, and run short daily safety talks
• Set the example on the job: quality, pace, safety, and respect for the properties and residents
• Track crew hours, daily job notes, and site photos in our Jobber software
• Help the Maintenance Manager with hiring, training, and performance feedback for the crew

Snow Operations (Winter)

• Run plow routes and shoveling crews during storms, starting at 3am when snow falls
• Operate plow trucks, skid steers, and snow blowers, and keep the crew working safely on ice and in cold
• Apply deicer, clear walkways, stairs, and entries, and check every site before leaving it
• Communicate storm progress and problems to the Maintenance Manager and property managers

Landscaping and Irrigation (Summer)

• Lead mowing, trimming, planting, mulching, weed control, and cleanup on association grounds
• Run irrigation spring startup, seasonal adjustments, repairs, and fall winterization
• Inspect properties for hazards, drainage problems, and repair needs, and report them

General Maintenance Labor (Year-Round)

• Lead hauling, debris removal, painting, staining, minor repairs, and property cleanup projects
• Keep trucks, trailers, and equipment clean, fueled, inspected, and ready for the next day
• Order and pick up materials, and keep track of what the crew uses

What You Bring

Required

• 3 or more years of experience leading a crew in snow removal, landscaping, grounds, or similar outdoor maintenance work
• Experience operating plow trucks and skid steers
• Able to speak English and Spanish well enough to give safety and work instructions to the crew and talk with clients and property managers, and to read and write basic notes, checklists, and text messages in both languages
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record (CDL not required)
• Able to use a smartphone or tablet for time tracking, photos, and job notes
• Available for 3am starts on storm days and weekend snow coverage
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred (We Will Train the Right Person)

• Irrigation experience or certification
• Colorado Certified Operator or Qualified Supervisor pesticide license, or willingness to obtain one in your first season
• OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR
• Experience with Jobber or similar field software
• Knowledge of mountain plant material and high-altitude turf care

Leadership Qualities We Value

• Respect: You treat every crew member with dignity
• Patience: You teach rather than criticize
• Fairness: You distribute work and opportunities equitably
• Communication: You listen as much as you direct
• Safety First: You get the crew home safe every day, no exceptions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Essential functions of this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation: works outdoors year-round in all mountain weather including snow, ice, heat, and altitude. Frequently lifts, carries, and positions materials and equipment up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 80 pounds with a team lift. Frequently walks on uneven, sloped, or icy ground, bends, kneels, shovels, and reaches; occasionally climbs ladders. Operates trucks, trailers, and powered equipment for extended periods. Communicates clearly with crew, clients, and office staff in person, by phone, and by text. Winter schedule includes early-morning and on-call storm response.

Health and Insurance

• ICHRA health insurance contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Workers compensation coverage

Time Off and Balance

• 17 days paid time off for vacation and holidays (increases with tenure)
• 48 hours paid sick time per year
• Colorado FAMLI paid family and medical leave
• Flexible scheduling for important family events

Financial Security and Growth

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Annual wellness credit
• Paid training and certifications (irrigation, pesticide license, OSHA, equipment)

Work Support

• Company truck for work travel
• Cell phone provided or allowance
• All tools, equipment, work clothing, and safety gear provided