Winter Grounds & Facilities Technician — Mountain Resort

Vail Resorts, Inc.; Fairfield (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes

Lift-ticket discounts for friends/fam

Ski lessons

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter 2026/2027 in grounds maintenance roles at our mountain properties. You’ll help keep facilities clean, safe, and guest-ready, perform basic maintenance, snow removal, and routine inspections while supporting daily operations in indoor and outdoor environments.

Starting wage is $21.00–$25.20 per hour, with full-time and part-time shifts. We offer employee ski passes, lift-ticket discounts, lessons, retirement benefits, and training opportunities to help you

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic maintenance skills are preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company assets, facilities, and equipment are properly maintained, repaired, and operating safely.
• Respond to requests from internal and external guests in a timely, professional manner.
• Prioritize work assignments based on the needs of the team, guests, and business operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and make recommendations for facility improvements.
• Maintain building entrances, walkways, and common areas to ensure they are safe, clean, and guest-ready at all times.
• Ensure public and employee restrooms are clean, sanitary, fully stocked, and maintained to company standards.
• Perform janitorial duties including cleaning, trash removal, floor care, and facility inspections as needed.
• Maintain safe and welcoming entrances through snow removal, shoveling, salting, and de-icing efforts, ensuring all guest access areas are clean and ready for use.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to improve facility conditions, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Support seasonal operations and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Team player

Job description

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter 2026/2027 in grounds maintenance roles at our mountain properties. You’ll help keep facilities clean, safe, and guest-ready, perform basic maintenance, snow removal, and routine inspections while supporting daily operations in indoor and outdoor environments.

Starting wage is $21.00–$25.20 per hour, with full-time and part-time shifts. We offer employee ski passes, lift-ticket discounts, lessons, retirement benefits, and training opportunities to help you