Title:  Base Area Operator

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:

Stowe Mountain Resort is currently seeking a dependable, hard-working individual to join our Janitorial Team for a full-time year-round opportunity. This position 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. This entry level position is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge in many aspects of maintenance and resort operations.

Job Specifications:

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining resort facilities from a cleanliness standpoint, working within a team or independently.
• Daily upkeep of associated facilities, tools & equipment.
• Daily inspection and cleaning of facilities.
• Proactively communicate maintenance needs to ensure timely repairs and ordering of supplies when needed.
• Engage with guests and staff while exhibiting Vail Resorts Core Values.  
• Assist with operation of activities as needed.
• Exhibit high productivity in all cleaning assignments, including but not limited to replenishing required amenities in all guest areas: servicing public and employee restrooms, ensuring all assigned spaces meet cleanliness, safety and presentation standards.
• Provide additional support to other resort operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to work 1st and 2nd shifts, have flexibility.
• Must be able and willing to work weekends & holidays.
• Able and willingness to ride Gondola & Forerunner Quad lifts.
• Must be able to perform medium work (defined as exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally).
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working with cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to perform well under pressure

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.

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/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  517469
Reference Date: 09/10/2026 
Job Code Function: Base Area Ops