Grounds Maintenance Crew

Vail Resorts; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Free ski lessons

40% retail discounts

Wellness benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Gorham, ME is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Crew for Winter 2026/27. The role offers winter seasonal hours, with full-time and part-time options, and includes lifting up to 50 pounds and outdoor work in cold conditions.

Starting wage ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, with free passes, ski lessons, and discounts as part of the employee benefits. Applicants should be able to work weekends/holidays and join a team focused on safety and service.

Qualifications

• Follow procedures and guidelines to stay safe and keep your team safe — your safety is our priority.
• Comfortable working both inside and outside in seasonal environments.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standing on your feet and perform physical work consistently.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance work including painting, landscaping, and clearing base areas of weather elements.
• Provide support to other resort operations as needed.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Crew – Winter 2026/27

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 passes 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

• 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

Job Specifications

• Starting wage: $20.00/hr – $23.00/hr
• Employment type: Winter seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift type: Full time and part time hours available
• Minimum age: 18 years or older
• Housing availability: No

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of maintenance work which can include but not be limited to painting, landscaping, clearing of base area of weather elements and other general maintenance tasks
• Provide additional support to other resort operations
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Follow procedures and guidelines to stay safe and keep your team safe – your safety is our priority
• Comfortable working both inside and outside in seasonal environments
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing on your feet and perform physical work consistently
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr – $23.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Nearest major market: New Hampshire. Job segment: Entry level.