Golf Maintenance Technician

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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are 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: 

Do you enjoy golf and want to work outside in a beautiful setting? Now is your chance to start a career in golf course maintenance! The Golf Course Maintenance position reports to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent and helps to provide the best possible golf experience with our season pass holders and destination guests. The Northstar California Golf Course offers a fast-paced, safe, fun, and exciting work environment.  We are willing to train individuals with no prior Golf Maintenance experience for this position.

This is a seasonal position available from April through November, weather and conditions depending.  Full and Part-Time positions are available. 

Job Specifications:

• Housing: Housing May Be Available  
• Outlet:  Golf Course Maintenance Facility
• Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time and Part Time
• Skill Level: Entry 

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains 18 holes of golf course; mowing greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas, clubhouse lawns, landscape beds, sand bunkers and waterways while using a variety of equipment.  Specialized mowing on all areas of the golf course.
• Hand watering, irrigation repair, and troubleshooting.
• Bunker raking, and bunker maintenance.
• Assist with project work. 
• Use of company vehicles including but not limited to; lawn mowers, golf carts, utility carts w/trailers, tractors, loaders, mini excavator, skid steer.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Perform physical labor in adverse weather conditions such as rain, and cold temperatures.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and written effectively.
• Willingness to learn and adapt with change and through Supervisor support.
• Flexibility with working weekends and holidays.

Northstar Golf Perks of Employment:

• Vail Resort facility:  All Vail Resorts perks apply.
• Excellent golf privileges at Northstar, including; complimentary use of practice facilities, free golf, discounts for family and friends.
• Leadership, training, and future opportunities with Vail Resorts.
• Discounted lunch and complimentary beverages when working.
• Fun employee events and other offerings throughout summer.

Additional requirements for hires under age 18:

• Submission of a Parental Consent Form upon hire, along with other applicable documents required by state law; such as a work permit, physician's note, and/or proof of birthdate

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $23.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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  500171
Reference Date: 02/15/2024 
Job Code Function: Golf Course Maintenance