Lead Housekeeper

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee ski passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends/fm

Free ski lessons

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts Keystone Resort seeks a Lead Housekeeper to oversee contracted and internal staff, ensuring top-tier cleanliness and safety across mountain facilities and base areas.

The role requires coordinating schedules, supervising crews, and delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining daily records and adhering to budgets. Winter seasonal position with robust compensation and housing options; heavy lifting and outdoor work involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience managing contracts.
• At least two years of custodial or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Clean driving record required.
• Ability to deal with guests and personnel courteously and efficiently.
• Ski or snowboard ability preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Ability to be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, bend, squat, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage the responsibilities of contracted workers.
• Manage a small staff of internal employees who ski to and clean different areas on the mountain.
• Schedule cleanings and ensure they are completed.
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times.
• Monitor staff workloads to ensure efficiency and proper levels of service.
• Assist in scheduling and completing deep cleans.
• Assist in cleaning as needed.
• Move supplies across the resort and ensure our teams have the necessary items to complete their work.
• Make scheduled checks of facilities to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Respond to emergency situations quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain daily records and logs of janitorial activities and file required reports.
• Facilitate budget preparation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Supervisory experience

Custodial/housekeeping experience

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Housekeeper – Keystone Resort

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).

Job Summary

The Team Lead Housekeeper is responsible for the management of contractors and internal employees 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 cleanliness and safety for property, guests, and personnel. This position manages multiple third‑party contracted staff.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr – $29.22/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: 18 years or older
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the responsibilities of contracted workers.
• Manage a small staff of internal employees who ski to and clean different areas on the mountain.
• Schedule cleanings and ensure they are completed.
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times.
• Monitor staff workloads to ensure efficiency and proper levels of service.
• Assist in scheduling and completing deep cleans.
• Assist in cleaning as needed.
• Move supplies across the resort and ensure our teams have the necessary items to complete their work, including moving boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Make scheduled checks of facilities to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Respond to emergency situations quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain daily records and logs of janitorial activities and file required reports.
• Facilitate budget preparation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience managing contracts.
• At least two years of custodial or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Clean driving record required.
• Ability to deal with guests and personnel in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ski or snowboard ability preferred.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Ability to be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, bend, squat, etc.

Employee Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks: Free passes for employees, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons.
• Additional employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Referral program.

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: 515743

Reference Date: 07/14/2026

Job Code Function: Housekeeping