Area Operator

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Created Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you’ve been 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 more than 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 competitive compensation, free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Hiring for seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled, whichever comes first.

• Free passes for employees, employee‑discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons.
• Additional discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Referral program.

Okemo Mountain Resort is currently seeking dependable, hard‑working individuals to join our Winter Seasonal Janitorial Team. These positions will be part of a team completing fall maintenance tasks and then providing routine winter janitorial service resort‑wide. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.

• Starting wage: $20.00 per hour.
• Employment type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2025/2026.
• Shift type:
  Full time and part‑time hours available.
• Minimum age:
  At least 18 years.
• Housing availability:
  No.

• Maintain resort facilities from a cleanliness standpoint, working within a team or independently.
• Perform interior cleaning of ski lodges and office spaces.
• Ensure daily upkeep of associated facilities, tools and equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections of facilities.
• Proactively communicate maintenance needs to ensure timely ordering of parts and equipment.
• Engage with guests and staff while exhibiting Vail Resorts core values.
• Assist with operation of activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Follow procedures and guidelines to stay safe and keep your team safe – safety is our priority.
• Comfortable working both inside and outside in seasonal environments.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work standing on your feet and performing physical work consistently.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

• Basic education preferred.
• Previous experience preferred, but not required.

• Strong communication skills: communicates in a positive, solution‑oriented way to proactively address maintenance and operational needs.
• Teamwork: able to work effectively with leadership and other department staff to plan, schedule, and complete maintenance tasks on time.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a highly dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn to use chemicals as directed.
• Must possess visual acuity necessary for visual inspection involving work at a distance at or within arm’s reach and sanitation.

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.

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