Carpenter (Year-Round)

Join Perisher's Civil and Building Team as a Carpenter and help maintain, repair, refurbish, and improve the buildings, guest facilities, and infrastructure that keep our resorts operating year-round. Two Carpenter positions are available, one at The Station and one at Perisher. Both roles offer varied carpentry, construction, and maintenance work in a unique alpine environment. The Station position will participate in an on-call roster during winter, supporting reactive maintenance and operational requirements.

Complete carpentry, construction, maintenance, refurbishment, and renovation works

Undertake preventative and reactive maintenance across resort buildings and infrastructure

Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders

Repair and replace building components including doors, windows, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, and fittings

Complete minor construction and project works

Source materials and maintain appropriate stock levels

Safely operate and maintain tools, plant, equipment, and machinery

Respond to maintenance requests and identify and rectify defects and safety hazards

Maintain accurate maintenance records

Work collaboratively with trades, contractors, and resort departments

Support operational requirements including snow clearing and emergency response

Trade qualification in Carpentry or relevant Building Trade, or equivalent experience

Current Driver’s Licence

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Demonstrated carpentry, construction, or building maintenance experience

Strong practical trade and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail

Commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship

Ability to work in changing alpine conditions

Remote or alpine work experience

EWP and/or Working at Heights certification

Forklift licence

First Aid certification

Experience with maintenance management systems

Full-time, year-round employment

Work across diverse construction and maintenance projects

Unique opportunity to develop your trade career in an alpine environment

Vail Resorts Staff Lift Pass in Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham

Free group lessons with qualified Snowsports instructors

Up to 40% discounts across food, retail, rental, and other Vail resorts outlets

Staff events, training, wellness initiatives, and more

Staff accommodation available

As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an Experience of a Lifetime to our guests and employees. Join us and build a career surrounded by mountains, adventure, and an incredible community.

At Vail Resorts, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you require support with your application or interview process, please contact us.

At Vail Resorts, our values guide everything we do — Be Inclusive, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun, Serve Others, Drive Value, and Do Right. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone belongs and thrives, reflecting the diversity of our guests and communities.