Team Leader Lift Maintenance

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 Lift Maintenance Lead is an integral part of the Lift Maintenance team. The position leads a team of mechanics to perform all facets of maintenance on our system of lifts to ensure the safe and reliable transportation of our guests and employees. This role is perfect for someone that wants to take a leadership role within the department.  

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $33.62

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full-Time 

• Skill Level: Lead 

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the complete maintenance of a group of lifts, performing all routine and assigned maintenance procedures under the guidance of Lift Maintenance leadership 

• Assist in ongoing training and support of all staff 

• Ensures all lifts are in compliance with company, state, and federal rules and regulations 

• Responsible for recording all information of work performed on lifts and submitting in a timely manner 

• Be able to follow safety and risk management policies and procedures 

• Responsible for immediately communicating all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, observations or system malfunctions to Lift Maintenance leadership 

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Prior experience in Lift Maintenance position 

• Excellent knowledge of hydraulics, rigging, and troubleshooting skills 

• Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver's license 

• Ability to work efficiently at heights 

• Able to work outdoors in adverse mountain winter weather conditions  

• Must be willing to work flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evening shifts, overtime, etc.  

• Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred 

The expected pay range is $23.00 - $33,62. 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  501062
Reference Date: 03/27/2024 
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance