Team Lead Lift Operations

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 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:

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:

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $24.73/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: No

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
• Supports the professional growth and skill development of staff on their team, including training, scheduling, performance management, and evaluation
• 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 (Will be included in all postings)

Job Requirements:

• Prior experience in Lift Maintenance position
• Prior supervisory experience
• 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/hr - $24.73/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  511043
Reference Date: 08/27/2025 
Job Code Function: Lift Operations