Slope Maintenance Technician - Summer Season

Who We Are: 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.

Perks & Benefits:

• 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

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Summer Slope Maintenance Tech will perform a variety of job duties in order to enhance Winter Park’s world-class mountain trail system. This is an outside job utilizing both hand tools and heavy equipment. Duties include support for capital improvement projects, storm water management, noxious weed control, revegetation, tree removal, trail mowing, road and general slope maintenance. The position requires working within a team environment and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the season.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Participate in daily meeting to understand the ongoing projects
• Collect necessary tools to complete assigned tasks
• Ensure all tools are in good condition and be proficient in their use
• Vehicle operation to include company trucks and UTV’s
• Know the mountain roads, locations and travel routes
• Work on a variety of slope maintenance projects
• Hand tool operation such as rakes, shovels, drills, chainsaws
• Equipment operation such as front-end loaders, excavators, graders, mowers
• Operate weed control spraying equipment
• Work in a safe manner to avoid injury to self or coworkers
• Work in a safe manner to avoid damage to company equipment
• Other duties as assigned

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 and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid, non-restricted motor vehicle driver’s license
• Class A commercial driver’s license, preferred
• Heavy equipment experience, preferred
• Minimum 2 years snowmaking or snow grooming experience, preferred
• Chainsaw experience, preferred
• Reliable transportation to/from work at hours outside normal business hours
• Punctuality and ability to meet assigned work schedule

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position may be required to work weekends and holidays during the summer season.
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 60 pounds on an occasional basis, and a minimum of 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools such as rakes, shovels, and basic carpentry tools.
• Ability to work outside in ANY AND ALL weather conditions, including but not limited to rain, snow, sleet, high winds, and cold temperatures.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

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.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts 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 Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $20.50-$24.50 DOE

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or local law. Winter Park Resort will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Winter Park Resort. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.