Experienced Maintenance Technician

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 Skilled Maintenance Crew (Plumber) team is responsible with the maintenance, repair and installation of all new and existing plumbing apparatuses and equipment components located at our various facilities.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.55/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for assisting the plumber on the repair of all phases of plumbing-related problems including sewer stoppages’, inspection of grease traps, fire hydrant repair, and new installations.
• Attend training and observe all applicable OSHA and other regulatory compliance programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required by human resources and the EH&S office. Programs include but are not limited to permit-required confined spaces; respiratory protection; blood-borne pathogens; personal protective equipment (PPE); hearing conservation; lockout- tagout; spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan; drivers safety; and, general proper operation of machinery and equipment.
• Use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as instructed by the supervisor.
• Every Maintenance Department staff member will be assigned other technical work within the department when a maintenance crisis occurs within the company or work in their particular technical field is temporarily or permanently reduced. This job summary is intended as a guide, it is not an all-inclusive job description.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• Provide own hand tools
• A valid US driver's license
• Prior experience installing and maintaining plumbing water and sewer systems and equipment
• Capable of handling moderately strenuous activity (such as occasionally moving heavy equipment)
• May be required to work different shift schedules including night shift (if needed maintenance can’t be done during normal hours)

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $26.55/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 514126
Reference Date: 03/28/2026 
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance