Lead Base Area Operator

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 Team Lead Base Area Operations will support the grounds and parking operations in a 10 Month full time year-round capacity. This role will be responsible for training and leading parking team staff (winter) and participating in grounds operations (summer).

Job Specifications

Expected Pay Range : $22.00 - $23.04 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability : Full Time, Year Round 10 Month

Skill Level : Advanced

Job Responsibilities

Working in coordination with the supervisor and senior manager of base area operations to support grounds and parking operations

Focus on summertime gardening and flower presentations resort wide

Effectively communicate daily operation plans and adapt to changes with operational need.

Participate in safety management of base area team

Lead a team of seasonal parking staff in winter resort operations

Assist in snow and waste stream removal as needed

Assist with resort maintenance tasks as needed

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

High School

Knowledge of resort area operations and grounds work

1 year experience leading a team

Valid U.S. Drivers License

Microsoft Office, Internet, ability to adapt to changing workplace programs

Ability to communicate in English

Able to operate equipment

Leadership aptitude

The expected pay range is $22.00 - $23.04. 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.

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 507845

Job Code Function : Roads and Parking

Reference Date : 03 / 28 / 2025