Terrain Park Groomer - Winter 26/27

About the role

The Terrain Park Groomer plays a key role in creating and maintaining a safe, creative, and progressive terrain park experience for guests. This position is responsible for grooming and shaping terrain park features and surrounding slopes, operating and performing daily inspections of PistenBully grooming equipment, assisting with the design, construction, and maintenance of jumps, jibs, and other snow features, and collaborating with the grooming team to deliver exceptional park conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and grooms features in the terrain park and surrounding slopes
• Operates PB400 and PB600 snowcats in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintains fluid levels, performs daily machine inspections, and reports any/all damage to vehicle maintenance
• Aids in the building, installation, and transport of terrain park jibs and snow features
• Completes required hand/rake work around terrain park features when needed
• Aids the rest of the grooming crew when possible

Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Minimum 2 years snow grooming experience
• Knowledge of terrain park terminology and practices
• Ability to ski/ride terrain park features preferred

Qualifications

• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 60 pounds on an occasional basis, and a minimum of 20 pounds on a frequent basis
• Able to work for extended periods of time while seated
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools such as rakes, shovels, and basic carpentry tools
• Able to work outside in ANY AND ALL weather conditions, including but not limited to rain, snow, sleet, high winds, and cold temperatures

Skills

• Knowledge of terrain park terminology and practices

Benefits

• Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)
• Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
• 50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
• Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
• Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
• Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
• Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
• Discounts on Food & Beverage
• Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
• Free Crystal branded swag
• Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
• Discount Marketplace
• Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
• Employee-only Night Skiing events
• Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
• Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
• Group health insurance for eligible positions
• 401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
• Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment

Pay

$27.00 - 30.00/hour DOE

Schedule

Work evenings and/or overnight, weekends and holidays while in operation.