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Team Lead Base Area Operator

Vail Resorts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2025
💰 $49,460/yr($40,000/yr – $49,460/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:

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

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $24.73/hr
    • If hired into a tipped position, guaranteed to make a minimum of $20/hour, inclusive of tips (Add this bullet only for tipped roles)
  • Employment Type: Year Round
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with day shift operations to give and receive pertinent information.
  • Beginning of each shift set the tone; communicate expectations and delegate tasks and staff to achieve workload results.
  • Communicate with Supervisor to ensure seamless workload results.
  • Responsible for keeping Resort facilities clean during non-operative hours.
  • Responsible for supervising staff to achieve custodial tasks.
  • Understand the standards of all job tasks, and then coach staff to excel.
  • Ensure the Custodial Department presents a positive public image of Okemo Mountain Resort through work performed and positive interactions with our guests.
  • Ensure thorough, consistent training of staff members.
  • Provide quality work then audit outcomes to accepted standards.
  • Lead by example. Set proper appearance and conduct standards for custodial staff.
  • Control inventory of custodial supplies by maintaining inventory records.
  • Maintain equipment and tools in good operating condition.
  • Ensure safe workplace environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Intermediate ski or snowboard ability preferred but not required.
  • Ability and willingness to ride chairlifts.
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License & Satisfactory Driving Record (in accordance with VR Drivers Policy).
  • Must be able and willing to work 1st and 2nd shifts.
  • Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to lift up to perform medium work (defined as exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally).
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
  • Strong communica

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