Groomer - Winter
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Groundskeeper
Location: Snowshoe
Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!
Housing:
Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent
**.**Work Location:
10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209Pay: $17.00 - 21.00 based on experience and education
Start Date:
The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.Seasonal:
Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.Schedule:
May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysIf you’re seeing this job, we’re still hiring and accepting applications
Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available
Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)
Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!
Our Groomers are responsible for turning lumps and bumps into turn-tastic corduroy, moving and farming snow, building, maintaining and reshaping terrain parks and pipes, and constructing competition standard moguls and downhill race courses. Come see what Snowshoe mountain resort has to offer !
Job Responsibilities:Snow Grooming: Operate grooming machines and attachments to ensure a quality snow surface.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate log sheets and records.
Equipment Operation: Use various equipment for summer trail maintenance and assist with grooming equipment upkeep.
Labor Support: Help with snow making, lift operations, snow removal, and other tasks as needed.
Event & Project Support: Assist with inter-company events, winter operations, and capital projects.
Work Environment: Keep work areas clean and organized; monitor temperatures and forecasts.
Communication: Update compressor house operators on hill conditions and inform Ski Patrol and other departments of unsafe conditions.
Compliance & Safety: Follow OSHA and company procedures, attend safety training, use proper PPE, and report unsafe practices or conditions.
Additional Tasks: Support contractors, cut new trails, maintain infrastructure, assist with snow making repairs, and handle mowing, weed eating, brush clearing, irrigation, and erosion control.
- Have a valid Driver’s license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program
- High School Diploma or GED
Must meet at least 5 of the below criteria to qualify for higher positions
Basic knowledge of grooming and / or heavy equipment operation
Grooming experience preferred
Must be able to document experience/certifications
ATV safety course, snowmobile safety
Successful completion of Snow making/Grooming
Must be able to identify all ski slopes at Snowshoe and Silver Creek within 2 weeks of hire
Completion of Snow Science course if available
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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