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 Experienced Maintenance Trades (HVAC) team performs routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on various utilities (gas, water, sewer, electrical), commercial kitchens, building electro-mechanical systems, fixtures and equipment. Show the ability to perform these tasks in an unsupervised environment. Must have and use good common sense and decision making in the face of adverse system and equipment failures.  

 

Job Specifications: 

Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $34.44/hr 

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  

Shift Type: Full Time hours available  

Housing Availability: No

 

Job Responsibilities: 

Perform maintenance on and in commercial buildings and their associated systems including plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, fixtures and general repairs. 

Perform maintenance on pumps, filters, tanks, and pipes associated with a domestic drinking water system 

Perform maintenance on building heating and ventilation systems and associated controls 

Perform maintenance on commercial kitchen cooking equipment 

Perform Maintenance on commercial refrigeration equipment 

Assist in the trouble shooting and diagnose problems with building electrical systems 

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

Exhibit strong customer service skills 

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

Other duties as assigned 

 

Job Requirements: 

High School graduate or equivalent - required 

03 years' experience in HVA/C & R or Plumbing or related trade. – preferred 

Possession of a certification in CFC handling- required 

State Water Operators Class “C” and Water Distribution Level 2 - preferred 

Working knowledge of operating a DDC or BMS system and the use of a computer-based work order system. - preferred 

Read, write, speak English - required 

Valid state issued driver's license – required 

Intermediate skier or snowboarder - preferred 

 

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $34.44/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  509820
Reference Date: 07/17/2025 
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance