Base Area Operator

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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 December 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:

Okemo Mountain Resort is currently seeking dependable, hard-working individuals to join our Winter Seasonal Janitorial Team. These positions will be part of a team completing fall maintenance tasks and then provide routine winter janitorial service resort wide. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining resort facilities from a cleanliness standpoint, working within a team or independently.
• Interior cleaning of ski lodges and office spaces.
• Daily upkeep of associated facilities, tools & equipment.
• Daily inspections of facilities.
• Proactively communicate maintenance needs to ensure timely ordering of parts and equipment
• Engage with guests and staff while exhibiting Vail Resorts Core Values 
• Assist with operation of activities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Follow procedures and guidelines to stay safe and keep your team safe – your safety is our priority
• Comfortable working both inside and outside in seasonal environments
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing on your feet and performing physical work consistently 
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Preferred Experience:

• Basic education preferred
• Previous experience preferred, but not required.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication skills: communicates in a positive, solution oriented way to proactively address maintenance and operational needs
• Teamwork: able to work effectively with leadership and other department staff to plan, schedule, and complete maintenance tasks on time
• 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 at a distance at or within arm's reach and sanitation.
• Position Justification: The base area operator role that was a shared requisition between my department and parking was closed and did not meet the hiring target headcount I would like this role to be posted with an updated job description that I will provide in the remarks below.

The expected pay range is $20.00/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  512794
Reference Date: 12/03/2025 
Job Code Function: Roads and Parking