Job Description
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.
Job Benefits
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Experienced Ski Lift Mechanic to join our Lift Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be hired into an Intermediate or Advanced role based on experience, technical proficiency, and leadership ability. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all aerial and surface lift systems across the resort.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $45.87/hr
Employment Type: Year Round
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes
Working Conditions:
Outdoor alpine environment with exposure to extreme weather
Physically demanding tasks including lifting, climbing, and kneeling
Early mornings, weekends, holidays, nights and overtime shifts may be required
Job Responsibilities:
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on chairlifts, gondolas, and surface lifts
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues
Conduct inspections of grips, towers, sheaves, terminals, drive systems, and braking components
Complete accurate and timely maintenance logs and inspection documentation
Ensure work complies with ANSI B77.1, OSHA regulations, local regulations and Vail Resorts safety standards, policies and procedures
Work collaboratively with Lift Operations and Mountain Operations departments
Safely operate resort vehicles including snowmobiles and UTVs to access lift locations
Support seasonal projects such as rope inspections, load tests, and tower work
Additional Responsibilities (Advanced-Level Candidates):
Lead or coordinate lift maintenance tasks and seasonal overhauls
Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs of drive systems and lift controls
Mentor and train Entry Level mechanics
Assist in lift modifications, retrofits, or new installations
Provide input for maintenance planning and compliance tracking
Participate in team safety meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Job Requirements:
Technical training preferred
2–5+ years of hands-on lift maintenance or related mechanical experience
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with lift systems and tools
Ability to work safely at heights and in all weather conditions
Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver’s license
Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
Strong work ethic, teamwork mindset, and attention to detail
Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred
Preferred for Advanced-Level Applicants:
5+ years of experience in ski lift maintenance
In-depth knowledge of ANSI B77.1 and lift manufacturer specifications
Experience in leadership, training, or supervisory roles
Skills in welding, rope splicing, NDT, or controls troubleshooting
Familiarity with lift maintenance management software
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 510217
Reference Date: 07/18/2025
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance
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