WINTER: Snow Grooming Operator-Groomer

4 weeks ago

Vernon, United States National Winter Activity Center Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Purpose:

Operates snowcat equipment for grooming mountain ski and snowboard trails and other areas of the mountain to produce quality snow surface; grooming trails including moving snow, flattening snow, powder-making, and compacting snow.  Responsible for pre-trip inspections of grooming equipment prior to each shift; conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including checking fluid levels, bolts, belts, track tensions, etc. Documents and reports mechanical and safety issues, completes maintenance logs and checklists; performs light maintenance or repairs on equipment. 

Qualifications:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver’s license with no restriction
  • Ski area/industry experience
  • Equipment operation background and experience with diesel engine/hydraulic machines
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English
  • Must be punctual, reliable, able to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Documented snowmaking, grooming, and mountain operation experience- 3 years to 5 years of experience
  • Documented experience of basic mechanical skills
  • Awareness of ski area Operations, previous mountain experience is a plus
  • Skiing and/or snowboarding ability preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Operates snowmaking equipment as directed by the Snowmaking Operation Plan.
  • Conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including checking fluid levels, bolts, hoses, tensions, etc. and performs needed repairs.
  • Operates grooming equipment to produce quality snow surface and maintain adequate snow levels throughout the ski area.
  • Groom trails, including snow, flattening snow, building features, and compacting snow.
  • Conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment; documents and reports mechanical and safety issues; completes and maintains maintenance logs and checklists.
  • Manual labor in other slopes and trail work.
  • Acquires acute safety practices pertaining to the above mentioned and
  • other related equipment.
  • Documents and report mechanical and safety issues, completes maintenance logs and checklists.
  • Operates snowmobiles as directed provided by Winter 4 Kids training.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Outdoors in very cold temperatures
  • Under plumes of snow guns, wet and cold conditions
  • Lift heavy objects including snowmobiles
  • Skiing or walking with bamboo, signs, tools, hoses, etc.

Materials Used:

  • Prinoth Groomer
  • Snowmobiles and UTV

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in in the workplace is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases.

Equipment Used in Job: Appropriate PPE, Snow guys, hoses, hydrants, compressors, hand tools, torches, snowmobile, skis, or snowboard.


WINTER SCHEDULE: 12 AM - 08AM

Company Mission

Winter4Kids exists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities.  Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity, nutritious food, and coaching.  Lives are changed, outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills.  Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic, life and sport opportunities.

Organizational Mission

At Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

Working at Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.


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