Lead Grounds Maintenance

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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:

Lead Grounds Maintenance position will be responsible for overseeing a crew of landscapers: training new staff, designating tasks, maintaining quality standards, and organizing time in each location.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $26.88/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Planting installation (annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs and trees) for a variety of ornamental beds and landscape areas and provide follow up maintenance to include pruning, weeding, deadheading, watering and fertilizing.
• Installation of seasonal hanging baskets and planter displays, and provide routine maintenance to include watering, fertilizing, and pruning
• Three-season turf maintenance to include aerating, edging, seeding, mowing, trimming and fertilizing.
• Prepare soils for various kinds of plantings and cultivate around plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Clean and sweep WB outdoor areas and buildings (ie, patios, walkways, etc where plants are located)
• Live and work by our core values: Teamplay, Employee Experience, Striving to be the Best, Customer Loyalty, Honesty and Integrity, Community and Environment, and Playing Safely.
• Always show up on time, in uniform, and adhere to the grooming policy!
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

• Possession of Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license is mandatory
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset
• Minimum 2 years experience in landscape maintenance technician position
• Physically fit to perform required duties such as bending, kneeling, and heavy lifting
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment,
• Ability to operate power equipment and to use the tools and materials with efficiency and safety.
• Must be task and project oriented, with a proven excellent work ethic, high standards, and a good eye for detail
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing work assignments
• Works well under all weather conditions and to practice the highest level of guest service.
• Proof of clear criminal record check.

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $26.88/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 515586
Reference Date: 07/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Grounds Maintenance