Maintenance Worker - Winter Seasonal

Town of Vail | Public Works - Streets & Parks Department

Expected Hiring Range: $23.58 to $29.24 per hour DOE

Employee housing may be available, subject to availability and eligibility requirements

Eligible for an $800 end-of-season bonus upon successful completion of the full winter season

The Town of Vail is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Maintenance Worker II to join our Public Works team for the winter season! This seasonal position plays an essential role in keeping Vail's streets, sidewalks, pedestrian areas, and public spaces safe, clean, and accessible throughout the winter months.

As a Maintenance Worker, you will assist with snow and ice removal, operate small equipment, maintain public spaces, and support daily operations throughout Vail Village, Lionshead, and surrounding areas. This is a hands-on, physically active position that requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to providing excellent service to our residents and guests.

Key responsibilities include:

Perform snow and ice removal 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 throughout 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.

The ideal candidate is reliable, adaptable, mechanically inclined, and comfortable performing physically demanding work in winter weather conditions.

Required qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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.

The Town of Vail values the contributions of our seasonal employees and offers benefits and resources to support their well-being during their employment.

Seasonal employee benefits include:

• 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.

• The opportunity to serve the Vail community while working in one of Colorado's premier mountain destinations.

This is a temporary, seasonal position and does not include the full benefits package offered to regular, full-time Town of Vail employees, including Town-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Join the Town of Vail Public Works team and help keep our community safe, accessible, and welcoming throughout the winter season!