Lead Maintenance Crew

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 Lead Maintenance Crew functions as a team member within maintenance and other departments. Ability to make competent decisions while thinking of the customers and resorts interest at all times. Use skill-based knowledge to perform assigned tasks in a professional manner at all times with focus on efficiency and quality of work. This position can cover many departments pertaining to repairs upkeep and preventative maintenance as requested. People skills planning, execution, control, communication are essential in completing tasks efficiency and keeping department informed on work status. Vail resorts core values are necessary to succeed in this function.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hour - $24.23/hour
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Assure that the integrity of the resort assets is maintained.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs for room public areas and equipment (manual or with MMS).
• Provide training to maintenance staff when required in job specific tasks.
• Plan, scope and coordinate projects with sub-contractors when required and obtain the required estimates.
• Order and maintain required parts for stock for critical equipment for assigned areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and alert supervisor to any unsafe conditions that may exist.
• Work with other departments and area managers as required.
• Possess your own hand tools and keeps them in a safe functional manner at all times.
• Maintain job logs updated daily.
• Maintain a valid Driver License.
• Repair and replace parts, piping valves and other fittings, dry wall application, painting and other repair and maintenance duties.
• Very experience in appliance installation, general mechanics, wood work, motor alignment and balancing and troubleshooting.
• Very knowledgeable with plumbing and systems, electrical, controls and kitchen equipment. Knowledgeable on Lock out tag out procedure, OSHA, EPA and MSDS.
• Planning, prioritizing, organizing and controlling are key attributes.
• Abide by all safety rules and regulations from corporate, State and Federal.
• Attend training classes for job specific skills.
• Maintain good attitude and people skills even during high-pressure situations, stay calm and make the best possible decisions.
• Provide support to direct report as required.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Provide direction to the maintenance staff to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Audit work orders/logs (manual or automated) to ensuring tasks are completed on time and to quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

The expected pay range. 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. 

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  508473
Reference Date: 05/18/2025 
Job Code Function: Grounds Maintenance