Lead Maintenance Crew

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.

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: 

The Lead Maintenance Crew functions as a team member within maintenance and other departments. Ability to make competent decisions while thinking of the customers and resorts interest at all times. Use skill-based knowledge to perform assigned tasks in a professional manner at all times with focus on efficiency and quality of work. This position can cover many departments pertaining to repairs upkeep and preventative maintenance as requested. People skills planning, execution, control, communication are essential in completing tasks efficiency and keeping department informed on work status. Vail resorts core values are necessary to succeed in this function.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $24.23/hr  
• Employment Type: Year Round  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean resort facilities according to applicable guidance and standards, working with a team or independently.
• Work with site staff to ensure that cleaning tools and supplies are adequately stocked.
• Proactively communicate maintenance needs to ensure timely service.
• Engage with guests and staff while exhibiting Vail Resorts Core Values.
• Assist with operation of activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to ride chair lifts.
• Must have valid drivers license & satisfactory driving record (In accordance with VR Drivers policy)
• Must be able and willing to work 1st or 2nd shifts.
• Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift to perform medium work (defined as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally)
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication skills: Communicates in a positive, solution oriented way to proactively address maintenance and operational needs.
• Team Work: Able to work effectively with activities leadership and other department staff to plan, schedule and complete maintenance tasks on time.
• Organizational Skills: Able to organize and accomplish a wide variety of tasks and prioritize daily work to maximize productivity and efficient maintenance of all activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a highly dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn to use chemicals as directed.
• Must possess visual acuity necessary for visual inspection involving work as a distance at or within arm’s reach and sanitation.

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $24.23/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  512189
Reference Date: 10/19/2025 
Job Code Function: Grounds Maintenance