Golf Course Maintenance Lead

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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.

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: 

Golf Course Maintenance Leader managing and maintaining golf course properties, including the golf course and surrounding areas, maintenance equipment, golf cars, clubhouse grounds. Train, direct and oversee golf maintenance staff. Assist in planning maintenance and project work to achieve long-range goals. Oversee the scheduling and routing of staff and equipment to accomplish daily work

Job Specifications:  

• Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.76 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time, Year Round
• Skill Level: Lead

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the planning and implementation of the daily maintenance of the golf course properties.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides in a safe manner.
• Perform irrigation repair and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Train, direct and oversee staff.
• Perform high-level agronomic practices such as Aeration, topdressing and verti-cutting.
• Assist in the conceptualization and implementation of course improvement projects.
• Keep accurate records of daily maintenance activities as well as fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Communicate regularly with Sr. Manager, Manager, Tm. Lead\Asst. Manager and Golf Professional and their staff.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and maintain a safe work environment.
• Exercise judgment in evaluating systems, inform supervisor of potential problems and take corrective action when deemed necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirments:

• High School Diploma 
• At least two years of golf maintenance experience 
• Valid Driver's License 
• MS Word and Excel proficient
• Ability to motivate others, attention to detail, and great customer service skills
• Be able to lift 51 - 100 lbs 
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays

The expected pay range is $22.00 - $23.76. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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  498542
Reference Date: 10/13/2023 
Job Code Function: Golf Course Maintenance