Maintenance Worker – Winter Seasonal

Town of Vail•Vail, CO

12d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Vail is hiring a dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Maintenance Worker II for its Public Works – Streets & Parks Department for the winter season. This seasonal position helps keep streets, sidewalks, pedestrian areas, and public spaces safe, clean, and accessible throughout the winter months. The worker assists with snow and ice removal, operates small equipment, maintains public spaces, and supports daily operations throughout Vail Village, Lionshead, and surrounding areas. The position involves hands-on, physically active work requiring flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to service for residents and guests. The expected hiring range is $23.58 to $29.24 per hour, depending on experience. Employee housing may be available subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Employees who successfully complete the full winter season are eligible for an $800 end-of-season bonus. This temporary seasonal position does not include the full benefits package offered to regular, full-time Town of Vail employees, including Town-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1–2 years of related experience in public works, street maintenance, snow removal, equipment operation, or a related field.
Valid Colorado driver's license.
Ability to safely operate small equipment, power tools, and maintenance vehicles.
Ability to work independently, follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting, bending, shoveling, pushing, pulling, and working on uneven or snow-covered surfaces.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in extreme winter weather conditions.
Availability to work variable shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency snow removal operations as needed.
Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, reliability, and customer service.

Nice To Haves

3–4 years of related maintenance or equipment operation experience.
Experience operating skid steers, Trackless, Tool Cats, snowplows, small dump trucks, and similar equipment.
Previous municipal public works or winter maintenance experience.
Flagger certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Experience with traffic control, snow removal operations, and general equipment maintenance.
Ability to assist with coordinating work assignments and supporting other crew members.

Responsibilities

Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs, bridges, bus stops, recreational paths, and other pedestrian areas.
Operate small equipment, including skid steers, Trackless, Tool Cats, snow blowers, sweepers, and small dump trucks.
Perform manual snow removal, plowing, sanding, shoveling, and hauling operations.
Maintain cleanliness in Vail Village, Lionshead, bus routes, and public spaces through litter collection, hand sweeping, and trash removal.
Clean and maintain bus stops, pedestrian walkways, and other Town facilities.
Assist with traffic control, flagging, and roadway safety operations.
Install and remove seasonal decorations, banners, signage, and special event materials.
Assist with equipment upkeep, basic vehicle maintenance, and general shop operations.
Respond to winter weather events, emergency call-outs, and changing operational needs, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation.
Free bus pass.
Paid sick leave accrued at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, in accordance with applicable Town policy and Colorado law.
Overtime compensation for eligible hours worked.
Access to the Town's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), subject to program eligibility.
Opportunities for hands-on training, equipment operation experience, and professional development.
A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Opportunity to serve the Vail community.
Employee housing may be available, subject to availability and eligibility requirements.
$800 end-of-season bonus eligibility upon successful completion of the full winter season.