Does Vail Resorts provide staff housing?
Yes, most major Vail Resorts properties offer heavily subsidized employee housing options on or near the mountain.
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Vail Resorts · Australia · Canada · United States
Apply by 15 October 2026
Responsible for safe daily operations of chairlifts and gondolas across iconic peaks. Positions include monitoring guest loading safety, clear station snow removal, and managing resort entry turnstiles with a high level of customer support.
Pay
$20–22 / hour
Duration
5 months
Start
1 November 2026
End
1 April 2027
Job type
Lift Operations
Housing
Subsidized Shared Housing
Hourly wage starting at $20/hr, access to subsidized staff housing networks, and a complimentary Epic Season Pass valid across all company resorts.
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Minimum 18 years old. Physical stamina to stand outdoors in sub-zero alpine conditions and clear terminal snow. Strong guest service skills.
Epic Season Pass
Subsidized Housing
Retail Gear Discounts
Resort Dining Discounts
Vail Resorts is the premier global mountain resort operator, managing iconic winter destinations across North America and Australia. They hire thousands of international seasonal staff annually for lift operations, world-class ski schools, hospitality, and mountain safety, creating unrivaled seasonal employment cultures.
Largest Mountain Resort Operator Globally
Epic Pass Staff Riding Privileges
Comprehensive In-Resort Staff Housing Networks
Clear Leadership Progression Pathways
Yes, most major Vail Resorts properties offer heavily subsidized employee housing options on or near the mountain.
Absolutely, all active winter seasonal employees receive a complimentary Epic Pass valid across their entire resort network.
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