Lead Housekeeper

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 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:

The Team Lead Housekeeper is responsible for the management of contractors and internal employees in order to maintain the cleanliness of many different areas on the mountain and at the bases of the resort. The essential job function is to manage and assist in the cleaning and inspection of facilities to ensure the cleanliness and safety of property, guests, and personnel. This position manages multiple third-party contracted staff.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $26.88/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Only mid-shift available 2:30pn-11:00pm
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean restrooms, offices, and common areas at the property ensuring adherence to Vail Resorts quality, health, and safety standards.
• Replenish amenities in areas including, but not limited to restrooms, offices, and common areas
• Maintain inventory and organization of housekeeping supplies in work areas and storage closets
• Report any lost and found items, damage, safety concerns, maintenance needs, accidents, or injuries to management
• Train, monitor, and delegate tasks to new employees ensuring adherence to company housekeeping policy and standards
• Provide excellent customer service to all guests, teammates, and management; responding promptly to any requests
• Handle resort trash, compost and recycling
• Minor restroom plumbing repair, vacuum repair
• Snow removal with hand tools and snow blowers
• Provides day-to-day work direction for team members
• Enforce policies, procedures and safety guidelines
• Hold daily team meetings and weekly safety meetings alongside manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to be trained on and operate snow blowers
• 1-3 years of previous housekeeping experience preferred guest service or hospitality a plus
• Must be able to communicate in English, bilingual a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including split shifts, nights, holidays, and weekends
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, up to 4 hours while consistently bending and lifting
• Detail-oriented, self-motivating, and strong communicator, both written & verbal
• Experience related to vacuum/equipment repair, plumbing, carpet cleaning, etc. a plus
• Must be flexible, adaptable, versatile, and responsive to the needs of the housekeeping responsibilities

The expected pay range is $22.00/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 517446
Reference Date: 09/07/2026 
Job Code Function: Housekeeping