Lead 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:

As the Lead Maintenance Technician, you will primarily focus on the maintenance and repairs of company equipment. You may also complete the general upkeep of aesthetics, such as painting and landscaping. This advanced level position is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge in many aspects of maintenance and trades! 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $30.91/hr  

• Employment Type: Year Round  

• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that company assets are maintained and repaired 

• Provide leadership and direction to other maintenance techs. 

• Help in all areas of Building Maintenance work, interior and exterior. 

• Prioritize work based on the needs of team, guests and the business 

• Make recommendations and implement corrective actions to improve facilities 

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical, HVAC/R, or other trades 

• Able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions while completing a variety of different tasks 

• Strong communication, interpersonal and troubleshooting skills 

• Have a strong focus on a safe work environment for yourself and your team. 

• Mechanical aptitude is an asset 
• Suits a self-motivated person that enjoys a sense of accomplishment 

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $30.91/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  515106
Reference Date: 06/05/2026 
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance