Lead Grounds Maintenance

Vail Resorts • Avon, CO

3d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Requirements

• Possession of Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license is mandatory
• Minimum 2 years experience in landscape maintenance technician position
• Physically fit to perform required duties such as bending, kneeling, and heavy lifting
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to operate power equipment and to use the tools and materials with efficiency and safety.
• Must be task and project oriented, with a proven excellent work ethic, high standards, and a good eye for detail
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing work assignments
• Works well under all weather conditions and to practice the highest level of guest service.
• Proof of clear criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Planting installation (annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs and trees) for a variety of ornamental beds and landscape areas and provide follow up maintenance to include pruning, weeding, deadheading, watering and fertilizing.
• Installation of seasonal hanging baskets and planter displays, and provide routine maintenance to include watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Three-season turf maintenance to include aerating, edging, seeding, mowing, trimming and fertilizing.
• Prepare soils for various kinds of plantings and cultivate around plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Clean and sweep WB outdoor areas and buildings (ie, patios, walkways, etc where plants are located).
• Live and work by our core values: Teamplay, Employee Experience, Striving to be the Best, Customer Loyalty, Honesty and Integrity, Community and Environment, and Playing Safely.
• Always show up on time, in uniform, and adhere to the grooming policy!
• Other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed