What are the responsibilities and job description for the Carpenter position at Grand Teton Lodge Company?
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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.
Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40 resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Other Employee Benefits
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Paid SICK time
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Paid PTO after 500 hrs.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
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Excellent training and professional development
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Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
The Skilled Maintenance Crew (Carpentry) team performs routine, emergency, and preventative maintenance on facilities including roofing, framing, drywall, painting, stucco repairs, flooring repairs, door, and window repairs. Additionally, the carpenters are expected to assist in sign-making, and the technical trades as the need arises.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $19.00/hr
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- A minimum of 2 years experience.
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on doors, windows, and other facility equipment.
- Must be able to take projects from concept to completion with excellent results.
- Display consistency and accuracy in the completion of daily work orders.
- Assist Sign Shop in production tasks
- Must be self-motivated and able to manage a seasonally high workload.
- Exhibit strong customer service skills.
- Ability to assist other trades as workload permits, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc…
- Ensure that all power tools and equipment are maintained in a safe operating condition.
- Work with Mountain Services Coordinators to facilitate purchasing necessary materials to perform tasks.
- Ensure that proper stock of materials is maintained.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent - required
- Three years’ experience in the Carpentry trade – preferred
- A minimum of 2 years experience - preferred
- Basic MIG welding skills – preferred
- Basic Computer Skills- preferred
- Read, write, speak English - required
- Valid state-issued driver's license – required
- Intermediate skier or snowboarder - preferred
What's In It For You?
- FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
- FREE Wi-Fi
- FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
- FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
- FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment.
- 40% retail discounts plus online ProDeals
- 20% grocery and restaurant discounts
- $112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles)
Before you apply, visit http://www.TetonEmployee.com for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.
We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com
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 513165
Reference Date: 01/09/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance
Salary : $19