Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

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 (Carpentry) team performs routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on facilities including roofing, framing, drywall, painting, stucco repairs, flooring repairs, door, and window repairs. Additionally, the carpenters are expected to assist in sign-making, and the technical trades as the need arises. 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $21.47/hr - $26.29/hr  

• Employment Type: Year Round  

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Journeyman-level knowledge of most aspects of the carpentry field. 

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on doors, windows, and other facility equipment. 

• Must be able to take projects from concept to completion with excellent results. 

• Display consistency and accuracy in the completion of daily work orders. 

• Assist Sign Shop in production tasks 

• Must be self-motivated and able to manage a seasonally high workload. 

• Exhibit strong customer service skills. 

• Ability to assist other trades as workload permits, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc… 

• Ensure that all power tools and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition. 

• Work with Mountain Services Coordinators to facilitate purchasing necessary materials to perform tasks. 

• Ensure that proper stock of materials is maintained. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements: 

• High School graduate or equivalent - required 

• Three years’ experience in the Carpentry trade – preferred 

• Journeyman level finish carpentry skills - preferred 

• Basic MIG welding skills – preferred 

• Basic Computer Skills- preferred 

• Read, write, speak English - required 

• Valid state-issued driver's license – required 

• Intermediate skier or snowboarder - preferred 

The expected pay range is $21.47/hr - $26.29/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  514079
Reference Date: 03/26/2026 
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance Trades