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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 Epic 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.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job 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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
As the Lead Electrician, you will coordinate projects, analyze repairs/solutions needed, and collaborate effectively as a part of the Building Maintenance Department. We are looking for a candidate that is positive, self-motivated, detailed oriented, and can be a quality leader on our staff.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $24.15/hr - $41.05/hr
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide preventative and predictive maintenance of electrical systems, conduct daily rounds and readings.
- Perform successful installation and repair of electrical systems and wiring including but not limited to power distribution systems, LED lighting systems, control systems, control panels, components of machinery and equipment, data and low voltage systems.
- Complete daily work orders as assigned and update team with daily reports outlining progress and new issues.
- Maintain inventories of electrical materials.
- Participate in winterization and spring start-ups on applicable systems.
- Troubleshoot problems and provide technical assistance to staff in solving maintenance, mechanical and repair problems.
- Ensure that work complies with applicable codes and regulations.
- Read diagrams, blueprints, specifications and manuals for installations and repairs.
- Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or techs.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists techs in solving work problems.
- Initiates or suggests plans to motivate techs to achieve work goals.
- Use standard office equipment including a computer in the course of work
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- 4 years electrical trade school; Journeyman with 2 years minimum hands-on commercial or industrial electrical experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance and operational tasks.
- Ability to troubleshoot controls and electrical systems with amp meters, voltmeters, tracers and recording devices.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, electrical prints, wiring diagrams and nameplates.
- Ability to troubleshoot variable frequency drive (VFD) devices and controls.
- Thorough understanding of low voltage and high voltage systems.
- Thorough understanding of single phase and three phase AC circuits.
- Understanding of electrical, NEC or NFPA 70 codes.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
- Ability to determine problems and effectively manage/troubleshoot issues in a timely fashion.
- Must possess willingness to work as a team member and aid the overall needs of the department.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with customers and all levels of staff.
- Proficient computer skills in programs necessary to accomplish assigned duties.
- Visual acuity necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures for reporting, computer terminal use and reading.
- Ability to perform physical activities that include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
- Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, and/or scissor lift while performing duties.
- Possess high degree of sensitivity to accepted workplace safety practices.
- Must be able to perform heavy work (defined as exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects).
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Intermediate skiing and/or snowboarding ability
- Ability to travel on snow while carrying tools and equipment
The expected pay range is $24.15/hr - $41.05/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 514155
Reference Date: 04/01/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance
