About this role
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 Epic 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.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job 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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
As the Advanced Maintenance Technician for Kirkwood Lodging, you will be involved with the maintenance of 50 privately owned short-term rental condos, as well as two HOA buildings. Duties include interior condo repairs, preventative maintenance, pre-arrival inspections, and working with third party vendors.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $25.45/hr - $33.93/hr
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Assure that the integrity of the resort assets is maintained.
- Abide by all safety rules and regulations from corporate, State and Federal.
- Comply with preventative maintenance programs for rental condos, HOA buildings, and equipment.
- Computer skills necessary: Will be trained on all applicable company and engineering maintenance systems.
- Coordinate projects with outside vendors and subcontractors when required.
- Maintain stock for critical equipment for assigned areas.
- Follow all safety procedures and alert supervisor to any unsafe conditions that may exist.
- Work with other departments and area managers as required for property improvement.
- Maintain job logs updated daily.
- Repair and replace parts, piping valves and other fittings, dry wall application, painting and other repair and maintenance duties.
- Good knowledge in appliance installation, general mechanics, woodwork and troubleshooting of same.
- Knowledgeable with plumbing, electrical, controls systems, kitchen equipment and HVAC.
- Knowledgeable on Lock out tag out procedure, OSHA, EPA and MSDS.
- Planning, organizing and controlling are key attributes to succeeding in this function.
- Attend training classes for job specific skills as required.
- Maintain good attitude and people skills even during high-pressure situations, be a good leader.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of maintenance.
- Performs a variety of tasks including shoveling, snow removal and other resort-based operations
- Provides excellence is guest service.
- Provide recommendations on maintenance improvements for condos, to drive guest satisfaction.
- Other duties as assigned .
Job Requirements:
- 2-4 years’ experience with plumbing, electrical, mechanical, handy man or HVAC, experience required.
- Microsoft Office
- Read, write and speak English fluently
- Basic HVAC, electrical & plumbing knowledge required
- Planning, organizing, working independently and ability to prioritize
The expected pay range is $25.45/hr - $33.93/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 518598
Reference Date: 10/29/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance Trades
