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 · Canada · United States
Apply by 1 October 2026
Pay
$21.5–24.5 / hour
Duration
5 months
Start
15 October 2026
End
15 March 2027
Job type
Mountain Operations
Housing
Subsidized Shared Housing
Starting at $21.50/hr with overnight shift differential pay, subsidized employee lodging placement, and an unlimited Epic Season Pass.
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Must be at least 18 years old. Ability to work 12-hour graveyard shifts in severe winter sub-zero temperatures. Valid driver's license; previous machinery or pump experience preferred.
Epic Season Pass
Night Shift Differential
Subsidized Housing
Retail Gear Discounts
Operate high-pressure water pumps, air compressors, and high-efficiency fan guns during night production windows. Monitor mountain temperature thresholds, haul heavy high-pressure water hoses across freezing terrain, and collaborate with slope grooming crews to lay early-season snowpack bases.
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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