Lead Snowmaker - Winter Season

Seasonal

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 Lead Snowmaker will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation code.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resort’s 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 Resort’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

hourly pay range: $25.50

• Pre-operation checkout and fueling of vehicle.
• Show up for work in good condition.
• Receive instructions for shift from Supervisor.
• Perform 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).
• Make educated decisions on moving snow making guns and adjusting snow conditions.
• Helps to train Snowmaker I’s, II’s and III’s and direct them efficiently in and out of the field.
• Practices safe teaching methods for snowmobile, snow gun, and hydrant and pump house functions.
• Practices and enforce company policies regarding safety, health, and employee well being.
• Helps shut down and start up snow making system efficiently.
• Assist snow making Supervisor in decisions regarding snow making trail coverage
• Assess quality of snow making material to ensure high quality product
• Report and inform Snow making supervisor about any snow making infrastructure needing attention
• Groom/repair hazards encountered.
• Inform Supervisor of scheduled jobs not completed.
• Inform mechanics of necessary repairs and/or service needed on snowmobiles and all other equipment.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date logs on equipment used.
• Assist Snow making Supervisor in employee review/evaluations regarding in-field observations
• Assist Snow making Supervisor in hiring/screening process
• Assist Snow making Supervisor in scheduling staff
• 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.
• Doze, pack, grade trails, base area, and lift ramps.
• Transport proper equipment with attachments to job site
• Skid, doze, ski runs and all snow surfaces and mountain roads.
• Converse with Supervisor/Manager about ideas for patterns that save time and eliminate double coverage
• Groom novelties, starts, shutdowns, lift ramps, as assigned.
• Use initiative to groom unassigned terrain as needed, i.e. skier corridors, Oly Spur, and beginner trails on heavy snow nights).
• Ensures all Ride-a-longs must sign waiver.
• Provide input on Demo machines and other equipment.
• Minor periodic service and maintenance of equipment.
• Can stay late or be called upon to do special project without or little supervision.
• 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…