Skilled Snowmaking Maintenance

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 Snowmaking Maintenance Technician, you will primarily focus on the maintenance and repairs of company equipment.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $21.51/hr - $25.30/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 personal safety and the safety of fellow employees and guests throughout all operations.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs all Snowmaking equipment with the ability to understand and assist crew with snowmaking operations.
• Completes projects assigned by the Snowmaking Supervisor and assists in accomplishing Team Lead requests.
• Safely and efficiently operate trucks, snowmobiles, snow cats and all snowmaking equipment.
• Communicates consistently with Supervisor and Snowmaking Leads regarding equipment repairs and maintenance, Snowmaking tasks, and workload of the department.
• Documents maintenance of Snowmaking equipment with up-to-date record keeping.
• Operates in a special environment with required knowledge of trade-specific tools and terminology.

Job Requirements:

• Microsoft Office skills - required.
• Must be fluent in English written and verbal - required.
• Must ski or ride at an intermediate level - required.
• Must have at least one year snow making experience - required.
• Must have a valid driver's license – required.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent - required.
• Ability to operate hand tools, utilize power tools and welding equipment.
• Be familiar and/or able to be trained to work with turbo air compressors, vertical centrifugal watr pumps, fan guns, air/water guns, low–e guns and the automation of the previously listed equipment.
• Be able and/or trained to use a multi-meter to trouble shoot equipment and electrical circuits.
• Experience with SMI fully auto super pole cat maintenance - preferred.

The expected pay range is $21.51/hr - $25.30/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  516092
Reference Date: 07/21/2026 
Job Code Function: Snowmaking Maintenance