Seasonal

We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that exemplify our Core Values of Performance, Integrity, Collaboration, Environment, and most of all Fun!

Our goal at Snowshoe is to provide exceptional mountain experiences for our guests, employees, and community. We do so by embracing authenticity, celebrating our differences, and finding ways we can all connect through our shared passion for the mountain. At Snowshoe everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to be yourself. Simply put, you belong up here and we can’t wait to see you on the mountain!

Work, Play, Get Paid and Enjoy the Perks:

• Free skiing + riding privileges with direct to lift access at 14 iconic resorts including: Snowshoe Mountain, Stratton, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and more!

• 401(k) plan (Available to any employee over the age of 18)

• 12 Discounted Friends and Family $25 Winter Lift Ticket Vouchers

• 30% - 45% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol)

• 30% off soft goods and 15% off hard goods at Snowshoe owned retail locations.

• Pro Deals from some of the industries top brands such as Smartwool, Smith, Dakine and North Face

Seasonal - Full Time position that qualifies for free season pass, discounts on lift tickets, free rentals, and many more mountain and industry perks!

Join us for Winter 2022-2023! Our Groomers are responsible for turning lumps and bumps into turn-tastic corduroy, moving and farming snow, building, maintain and reshaping terrain parks and pipes, and constructing competition standard moguls and downhill race courses. Come see what Snowshoe mountain resort has to offer!

RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION

Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts. We offer 257 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 57 trails and the best snow around. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.

OUR VALUES

Our organizational values describe our shared beliefs…what’s important to us as an organization; how we want to treat each other and our guests.

Integrity Performance Environment Fun Collaboration

POSITION SUMMARY

Consistently produce a high quality snow surface supporting our Resort Objective of providing a safe and memorable guest experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (list in order of importance)

This position is responsible for the following “job results”.

• Operating grooming machines and attachments to provide a quality snow surface
• Keeping all required log sheets and records current and accurate
• Operating various types of equipment to assist with summer trail maintenance
• Assisting with summer maintenance on grooming equipment
• Providing labor support when needed (snowmaking, lifts, snow removal, ect…)
• Supporting Inter-Company requests for events and summer operations
• Providing support for capital projects
• Keeping work environment clean and organized
• Monitoring temperatures and forecasts
• Completing tasks as outlined by Operations Supervisors and Managers
• Communicating changes on the hill to the compressor house operators
• Complying with OSHA and company procedures, rules, and regulations
• Attending regular safety training
• Informing Ski Patrol and other departments of unsafe ski conditions
• Using proper PPE
• Reporting unsafe practices or conditions to Operations Supervisors or Manager
• Providing contractors with labor, materials, and other assistance
• Cutting new trails, roads and building sites and maintaining existing infrastructure
• Assisting with snowmaking system repairs
• Mowing, weed eating, clearing brush
• Providing irrigation and erosion control

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience: To Qualify for the Slope Maintenance Tech 1 position candidate must meet at least 5 of the below criteria.

• Basic knowledge of grooming and / or heavy equipment operation

• Grooming experience preferred
  • Ability to operate chain saws, weed eaters, pruning saws, torches, grinders, mulcher, chop saws, hand tools, ect…
  • Basic knowledge of snowmaking operations
  • Basic knowledge of Terrain Park design and maintenance
  • Welding / fabricating skills**
  • Basic mechanical skills**
  • Knowledge of basic construction principals**
  • Class D CDL
  • First Aid / CPR certification
  • Basic computer skills

**Must be Able to document experience/certifications

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Current and valid Driver's License
• ATV safety course, snowmobile safety
• Successful completion of Snowmaking/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

Specific Experience other than Slope Maintenance Tech 1:

LEADERSHIP

• Guides employees through periods of change, even during difficult times or in the face of hard business decisions
• Exhibits honesty, integrity in an environment of mutual respect and trust, core values, reliability

ENGAGEMENT

• Is inquisitive and curious, always asking questions; Thinks outside the box
• Is recognized by others (internally and externally) as being engaged in their role, and someone who can often see things that others have not
• Demonstrates true passion for the job, the resort, and the company overall
• Displays rigorous commitment to the environment, financial and safety of self, business, and inherent risks through stewardship.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates clearly and appropriately - both orally and in writing
• Responds to questions or requests in a timely manner
• All communication is down home and strives to improve upon a high level of guest service in a friendly manner

DELIVER

• Ensures a guest driven atmosphere and improves commitment to a service level that exceed our guests’ expectations
• Willing to accept responsibility for shortfalls when appropriate
• Takes steps to provide epic experiences that are wild, memorable and unexpected

FLEXIBILITY

• Adapts and is flexible to changing business circumstances across a season, a fiscal year, and/or multiple years; Exhibits willingness to change
• Exhibits flexibility in their thinking, will bend when needed, and will lobby others to change when necessary
• Inspires a unified team through understanding was is required for successful, cooperative and fun team success

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position may require occasional overnight or day travel. Any employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or heavy equipment is required to comply with the Driver’s Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30+ miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver’s Standards Policy; if you have not – please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Mountain Environment:

• 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 the day is common.
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer