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.
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
- RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
- 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:
This helper position ensures the safe and reliable mechanical operation of lifts, with emphasis on proficiency, instruction, safety, and leadership in all areas of Lift Maintenance. The role is perfect for someone who wants to learn and grow with the department and build a career in the ski industry.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $21.53/hr - $27.42/hr
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist Lift Mechanics with preventative maintenance and special projects.
- Adhere to all safety protocols.
- Self-motivator able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as play a support role on the Lift Maintenance team.
- To assist the maintenance crew perform shutdown and operational maintenance on all of the ski lifts and conveyors
- Safely operating lifts for line work crews, maintaining neat and accurate records of work performed during this process you will be expected to clean, vacuum, touch up paint and organize the terminal that you are working at.
- Assist w/rope shortenings, sheave assembly rebuilds and other major projects as required
- Teardown, clean, lube and re-assemble grips and carrier components as part of the NDT program
- At the end of each day you will required to assist with unloading and putting away all tools and rigging for all the crews arriving at the shop.
- Whenever time permits all vehicles including ATV and UTV’s shall be emptied, swept out, vacuumed and washed. Windows and upholstery shall be cleaned when necessary.
- At the end of each day all work areas shall be organized, garbage and flammables removed, floors swept and benches and surfaces wiped down.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Mechanical/electrical aptitude or lift operations experience.
- Ability to work efficiently at heights.
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Able to work outdoors in adverse mountain winter weather conditions.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evening shifts, overtime, etc.
- Able to ski or snowboard at an intermediate level or above preferred.
- BC Driver’s license
- Sturdy footwear, light 3/4 hikers at a minimum
- Physically fit with no previous known medical conditions or physical disabilities
- Swipe in at the beginning and out at the end of each shift
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 513821
Reference Date: 03/09/2026
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance
