Groomer - Winter Season

Seasonal

Who We Are:

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.

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more 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

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 base hourly pay range below 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 various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts' total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $22.50 - $27 DOE

• Pre-operation checkout and fueling of vehicle.
• Receive instructions for shift from Grooming Supervisor.
• Preform basic grooming functions from Grooming Supervisor.
• Perform required work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Secure work site nightly in a reasonably safe manner, (i.e. 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 heath standard in fast changing altitudes and workloads.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

• 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 to maintain a high level of caution and common sense while performing duties
• Have reliable transportation to work
• Skiing/snowboarding ability desired
• First aid desirable.

This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout…