Groomer - Winter Season

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

Benefits

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

About the role

The Groomer operates Winter Park heavy construction equipment and/or snow grooming equipment with attachments. This person works in an efficient manner and grooms trails with the objective of providing an enjoyable surface for guests. He/she knows capability of machinery and understands terrain park maintenance. The Groomer will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operation checkout and fueling of vehicle
• Receive instructions for shift from Grooming Supervisor
• Perform basic grooming functions from Grooming Supervisor
• Perform required work in a safe and efficient manner
• Secure work site nightly in a reasonably safe manner (e.g., holes marked, equipment keys removed)
• Groom/repair hazards encountered
• Inform Supervisor of scheduled jobs not completed
• Inform mechanics of necessary repairs and/or service needed
• Maintain accurate up-to-date logs on equipment used
• Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests, mechanics, and other employees
• Report and correct, if possible, unsafe conditions regarding equipment and area of work, or elsewhere on the area
• Housekeeping of assigned work/shop/equipment area
• Perform other duties as directed
• Must be able to maintain a sustainable health standard in fast-changing altitudes and workloads

Pay

Hourly pay range: $22.50 - $27 (DOE). The range represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts' hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Grooming experience - preferred but not required
• Understanding the mechanics of snow movement and nomenclature of equipment - required
• Possess a valid, non-restricted motor vehicle license
• Able to work irregular hours and maintain a high level of caution and common sense while performing duties
• Have reliable transportation to work
• Skiing/snowboarding ability desired
• First aid desirable

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Works primarily outdoors with high exposure to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, and extreme heights
• High level of strenuous activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking on uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment
• Exposure to chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting
• Exposure to ultra-violet radiation from the sun, enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude
• Exposure to fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products
• Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees
• Vision occurs continuously, with common visual functions including near vision and depth perception