Snowmaking Shift Lead

Job Details

Job Location:

Jay Peak - Jay, VT 05859

Position Type:
Seasonal

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00

Hourly

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.

• Wages ranging from $21 – $23/hr, commensurate on work experience
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE 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,

The Snow making Shift Lead is responsible for directing the activities of workers engaged in making snow on the mountain, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of the snow making system. Overall responsibilities include the operation and functioning of high-pressure air and water systems used in the production of snow and the proficient understanding of the control system.

• Responsible for the training employees in safe work practices, and interprets company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.
• Assist in implementing the resort snow making Plan with special attention to the safety of all personnel and maximum shift efficiency.
• Regularly inspect and conduct necessary maintenance on snow making equipment as needed. This includes, but is not limited to: charge and inspect all lines; check all valves and valve boxes for leaks; maintain and repair hydrants; assist with fan gun maintenance; grease and oil tower gun bases; assist with pump house maintenance; and operate and utilize the snow making control system to its full capacity.
• Maintain safe and orderly winter recreation areas by setting up, storing and operating on-hill equipment in a safe manner.
• Communicate with other mountain operations departments daily regarding mountain operations, snow conditions, special needs, and other relevant information.
• Assist with hiring, motivating, evaluating, and directing staff to ensure adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established goals and objectives. Ensure that all employees receive the training, support, guidance, feedback and resources necessary.
• Maintain and enhance a guest focused culture in all areas of responsibility.
• Assist with snow making personnel and paperwork issues, according to resort guidelines for hiring, employee evaluations, disciplinary procedures, and setting of schedules for the snow making department.
• Must be able to operate a snow cat, snow machine and ATV.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, which could be directly related, or un-related to original position.

Directly supervises up to 5-7 employees in the Snow making department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting the Snow making Supervisor and Grooming & Snow making Manager with interviewing, hiring, and training employees;…