Groomer - Winter

Position: Groomer 1 - Winter 2026/27
Location: Jay

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation.

It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET $19 - $23.50/hr, based on experience

Paid Sick Time
401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents

Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
Seasonal employee parties

Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties

For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, SUMMARY Prepare and maintain a skiing surface that is safe and functional for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels using grooming vehicles. You must be flexible in your hours and willing to work evenings/overnight as well as weekends and holidays. Operating heavy machinery is a must. Works directly with other groomers as a team to accomplish daily goals and operations.

Ability to read instruments and recognize mechanical issues in snow cats. Be able to identify obstacles and hazards in all types of terrain. Is trained to be in compliance with all Risk Management, health and safety protocols. The Groomer I position is seasonal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assignment

Dailey operational inspection, fueling, greasing and cleaning of machinery.

Grooming of ski trails in a mountainous environment both during daylight and munication of work performed, area covered and reporting of any irregularities for other operators to be aware of.

Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or un-related to original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Must have 2
-5 years of experience operating a snow cat in a mountain environment, or equivalent experience operating heavy machinery.

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and other technical documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must hold valid State of Vermont Driver’s License and be eligible for enrollment in Jay Peak Resort’s Motor Vehicle Insurance policy.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work in a guest service environment and appear professional at…