Lead Housekeeping

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:

Responsible for lead function within the housekeeping team. In addition to performing all housekeeping duties as needed, provides day-to-day work direction of team members; enforces policies and procedures; trains and guides staff as needed; and resolves issues and problems.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $28.05/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervision and ongoing training of Housekeepers, Houseman, Inspectors, and Laundry Attendants
• Continuous visual inspections to ensure everything is clean and in working order for all properties
• Ensure proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies by monitoring usage, providing complete training for employees and ensuring proper labeling of hazardous supplies in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Foster the departments safety culture through training, enforcing company guidelines and accountability
• Provide staff, training, coaching and assist with performance reviews for the housekeeping department
• Celebrate successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members
• Other duties as assigned
• Walking outside between buildings - winter condition included.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in housekeeping operations - preferred
• Experience in a supervisory position - preferred
• Knowledge of IQware and PeopleSoft - preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record - preferred
• Strong communication skills - required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. - required
• Able to stand for long periods of time in excess of 5 hours without sitting - required
• Experience on Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer) - preferred
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal - required
• Detail oriented; self-motivated; good communication skills; guest service oriented - required
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed - required.

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $28.05/hr. 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.

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 510888
Reference Date: 08/19/2025
Job Code Function: Housekeeping