Grounds Maintenance Crew

Vail Resorts; Mount Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Free ski lessons

Discounted lift tickets

Employee discounts lodging

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Training and professional development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Mount Crested Butte, CO seeks winter seasonal Maintenance Crew members for 2026/2027. Start wage $20.00-$23.00/hr. Full-time hours available; minimum age 18; housing available.

Learn hands-on maintenance tasks, painting, landscaping, base area upkeep, and support to other resort operations. Equal opportunity employer; safety first; weekend/holiday work required; benefits include ski passes, discounts, and retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform demanding maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor seasonal conditions.
• Willingness to learn and support resort operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance tasks including painting and landscaping.
• Help clear base area from weather elements and perform routine upkeep.
• Provide support to other resort operations as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more. Apply today!

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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.

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

The Maintenance Crew team performs critical operations in the base area to deliver an incredible arrival experience. This entry level position is a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain knowledge in many aspects of maintenance and resort operations.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in a variety of maintenance work which can include but not 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 performing physical work consistently

Ability to work weekends and holidays

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