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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:
The Sr. Manager of Lift Maintenance will manage the preventative, predictive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance of all lifts at Park City in a proactive, safe and efficient manner; provide oversight of lift construction and special projects as assigned by the Lift Maintenance Director; provide the quality and service required by regulatory agencies and maintain the standards set forth by Vail Resorts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and successfully lead a staff of experienced individuals, enabling the highest levels of execution and job satisfaction while working toward excellent team cohesion and effectiveness.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $79,531.16 - 127,539.64 + annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates strong example of Vail Resorts Core Values of: Serve Others, Do Good, Drive Value, Be Safe, Do Right, and Have Fun.
- Embodies and works toward exceeding expectations on Vail Resorts Leadership Competencies of: Out Front, Connect, Drive, Develop, Passion, Elevate and Re-Imagine.
- Providing quality and reliable Experience of a Lifetime for our employees and guests.
- Responsible for assuring the lifts are in compliance with ANSI /OSHA/ NEC, Insurance and Vail Resorts rules and regulations.
- Responsible for conducting training, ensuring department policies and Vail Resorts policies are upheld, and ensuring that paperwork and procedures are completed in a timely and thorough manner.
- Responsible for the oversight and planning of all mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- Responsible for oversight of department budgets and notifying the Lift Maintenance Director of financial variances.
- Plan for the future development and capital improvements of all lift systems and continually update and advise the Lift Maintenance Director on the long term goals for lift system upgrades.
- Responsible for summer and winter preventative maintenance programs that include inspection of work performed to maximize lift safety and reliability.
- Assure that the Lift Maintenance Director is immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, or system malfunctions.
- Assure that all required records are maintained and kept up-to-date. This includes, but is not limited to, all mechanical and operational procedures, maintenance and operations logs, lift failures and incidents and downtime logs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Strong management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience in lift maintenance, and/or lift operations, lift maintenance, mountain or base operations.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of lift mechanical/lift electrical systems
- Familiarity with lift operations.
- High school education or equivalent, some college preferred
- Valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of desktop computer systems and applications.
- Read, write, and speak English.
- Intermediate ski or snowboard ability helpful.
- Ability to become tower-climbing, snowmobile, and vehicle qualified through the company.
- Know rules and codes of Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), State rules and ANSI B77 Standard.
The expected pay range is $79,531.16 - 127,539.64 + annual bonus. 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 512332
Reference Date: 10/29/2025
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance
