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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 seeking a full time, year-round Mechanical Technician. Under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance Department, the Mechanical Technician will take a lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and replacing the resort’s HVAC, plumbing and mechanical systems. This position must also perform general maintenance tasks for the resort’s unique infrastructure as part of a team.
Job Specifications
- Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.15/hr
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance of mechanical systems, utilities, equipment and commercial kitchen appliances.
- Lead equipment installations and repair of mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical equipment.
- Perform daily building inspections as assigned. This includes a check of all building systems (life safety, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) and a condition/safety inspection of the interior and exterior of the assigned building. Create work orders to address issues.
- Perform asset condition assessments, report defects/concerns that require attention and enter corrective work orders.
- Complete assigned work orders in a safe and timely manner
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily and future workload; develop scope, options, and budgets for tasks and projects.
- Requisition materials, parts, tools, equipment and services needed for work assignments; pick up materials as needed.
- Order/request and maintain required inventory of materials for assigned areas. Determine required stock levels for common use materials.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and energy efficiency improvements
- Communicate effectively with facility managers, employees, contractors and other departments to coordinate work and provide updates regarding work status – verbally and in writing
- Maintain accurate records of all work activities: Track time and materials, turn in appropriate paperwork, ensure all billable time is appropriately allocated
- Abide by all safety & environmental rules and regulations from corporate, State and Federal agencies. Complete all required training. Follow all standard operating procedures.
- Provide hands on and formal training to other maintenance staff when required.
- Provide team leadership as needed and in the absence of the manager
- Keep all work areas and job sites clean and orderly with consideration for company property and guest experience as well as the safety of co-workers and guests.
- Maintain and track all company tools and assets which are used regularly or have been issued to employee
- Use standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work
- Perform snow and ice removal tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Maintenance Coordinator
Job Requirements:
- Ten years of facilities maintenance experience focused on mechanical systems such as heating, ventilating, plumbing, refrigeration and/or air conditioning.
- High school diploma or completion of a trade school or trade certificate program is required.
- Strong understanding of Vermont adopted mechanical and building codes and industry standards
- Ability to maintain, diagnose and repair systems, replace components and/or install new equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of maintenance and operational tasks across different trades and building systems.
- Extensive technical knowledge of the operation, installation, repair and maintenance of facility systems.
- Must be able to work individually/unsupervised as well as part of team
- Must possess willingness to assist with the overall needs of the department and resort.
The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $29.15/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 513421
Reference Date: 02/11/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance
