What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Electrical position at Vail Resorts?
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
This position is an integral part of the Lift Maintenance team. The Lift Electrical Specialist oversees special projects, emergency, and preventative maintenance on a variety of ski lift electrical, electro-mechanical, light industrial control systems, and commercial equipment.
Job Specifications
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 515282
Reference Date: 07/02/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance Trades
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
- 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
This position is an integral part of the Lift Maintenance team. The Lift Electrical Specialist oversees special projects, emergency, and preventative maintenance on a variety of ski lift electrical, electro-mechanical, light industrial control systems, and commercial equipment.
Job Specifications
- Starting Wage: $26.60/hr - $38.00/hr
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
- Ensure the safe and reliable electronic operation of the ski lifts, utilizing technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to optimize equipment downtime, including the responsibility of high and low voltage systems and the upkeep and maintenance of lift controller programming
- Responsible for performing all routine and assigned maintenance procedures as well as recording all information of work performed on lifts and submitting timely
- Engages around priorities to foster engagement, collaboration, and results
- Be able to follow safety and risk management policies and procedures
- Supports the professional growth and development of employees across all levels of the organization, including Apprentices, Mechanics, and Lift Operations staff
- Other duties as assigned
- Prior experience in electrical and programming
- Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver's license
- Ability to work efficiently at heights
- Able to work outdoors in adverse mountain winter weather conditions
- Must be able to work flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evening shifts, overtime, etc.
- Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred
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 515282
Reference Date: 07/02/2026
Job Code Function: Building Maintenance Trades
Salary : $27 - $38