Gardener

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Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

Responsibilities of the Gardner position include but are not limited to the daily maintenance of all perennial and annual herbaceous plant material on the Golf Course property.  This comprises hanging baskets, flower pots, planter boxes and landscape beds.  Daily duties will include deadheading, weeding, pruning, watering, fertilization and transplanting/dividing of plant materials whenever necessary. Employee will also be asked to help with on-course tasks when needed.  Position reports directly to Golf course Superintendent and/or the Director of Golf Maintenance in his absence.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $22.48/hr
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2025
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: No
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Proper water management of all flower pots, flower planters, flower boxes and landscape beds.
• Daily deadheading of all annual/perennial plant material.
• Daily weeding of landscape beds as necessary.
• Weekly fertilization of all flower pots, flower planters and flower boxes.
• Installation of annual/perennial plant material when necessary.
• May assist with golf course tasks when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with management and other team members.
• Positive attitude
• Ability to drive a golf cart.

Job Requirements:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Current High School student applicants are eligible to apply.
• Previous landscape/greenhouse or other horticulture experience helpful.
• None Necessary
• Driver’s License
• None needed
• No Preference
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $22.48/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  509079
Reference Date: 06/11/2025 
Job Code Function: Grounds Maintenance