Groomer - Winter 26.27

Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

Pay

$17.00 - 21.00 based on experience and education

Schedule

• Seasonal work from the end of November / beginning of December through the season
• May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
• 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)
• Pro Deals from industry-leading brands (e.g., North Face, Darn Tough)
• Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent

Responsibilities

• Operate grooming machines and attachments to ensure a quality snow surface
• Maintain accurate log sheets and records
• Use various equipment for summer trail maintenance and assist with grooming equipment upkeep
• Help with snowmaking, lift operations, snow removal, and other tasks as needed
• Assist with inter-company events, winter operations, and capital projects
• Keep work areas clean and organized; monitor temperatures and forecasts
• Update compressor house operators on hill conditions and inform Ski Patrol and other departments of unsafe conditions
• Follow OSHA and company procedures, attend safety training, use proper PPE, and report unsafe practices or conditions
• Support contractors, cut new trails, maintain infrastructure, assist with snowmaking repairs
• Handle mowing, weed eating, brush clearing, irrigation, and erosion control

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must meet at least 5 of the below criteria to qualify for higher positions:
  • Basic knowledge of grooming and/or heavy equipment operation
  • Grooming experience preferred
  • Ability to operate chain saws, weed eaters, pruning saws, torches, grinders, mulcher, chop saws, and hand tools
  • Basic knowledge of snowmaking operations
  • Basic knowledge of Terrain Park design and maintenance
  • Welding/fabricating skills
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Knowledge of basic construction principles
  • Class D CDL
  • First Aid/CPR certification
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must be able to document experience/certifications
  • ATV safety course, snowmobile safety
  • Successful completion of Snowmaking/Grooming
  • Must be able to identify all ski slopes at Snowshoe and Silver Creek within 2 weeks of hire
  • Completion of Snow Science course if available