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Lift Maintenance

Vail Resorts
Wilmot, WI, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2025
💰 $51,060/yr($42,000/yr$51,060/yr)

About the 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: 

This helper position ensures the safe and reliable mechanical operation of lifts, with emphasis on proficiency, instruction, safety, and leadership in all areas of Lift Maintenance. The role is perfect for someone who wants to learn and grow with the department and build a career in the ski industry. 

 

Job Specifications:  

  • Starting Wage: $21.00/hr - $25.53/hr

  • Employment Type: Year Round

  • Shift Type: Full Time

  • Minimum Age:No

  • Housing Availability:No

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Assist Lift Mechanics with preventative maintenance and special projects. 

  • Adhere to all safety protocols. 

  • Self-motivator able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as play a support role on the Lift Maintenance team. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

Job Requirements: 

  • Mechanical/electrical aptitude or lift operations experience. 

  • Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver's license. 

  • Ability to work efficiently at heights. 

  • Able to lift and carry 50 pounds. 

  • Able to work outdoors in adverse mountain winter weather conditions. 

  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evening shifts, overtim

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