Field Operations Crew - Snow Removal

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Matching 401(k) with match

Complimentary meal per shift

End-of-season discounts

Employee housing options

Job summary

Moonlight Basin is seeking dependable Field Operations Crew members to maintain lodge grounds and golf course areas in Big Sky, Montana. You’ll transition from summer landscaping duties to winter snow removal, ensuring safe walkways and accessible outdoor spaces year-round.

Responsibilities include fertilizing, hydro-seeding, mowing, irrigation maintenance, and planting, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service around members and guests.

Qualifications

• Reliable and physically capable for year-round outdoor work in Big Sky, MT.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, or holidays as needed.
• Must understand safety data sheets and follow safety guidelines.
• Experience with landscaping, turf, or grounds maintenance preferred.
• Able to operate hand tools and power equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Summer: assist with fertilizing, hydro-seeding, sod installation, irrigation head maintenance, and planting.
• Summer: mow, prune, mulch beds, and support golf course maintenance as needed.
• Winter: shovel snow, operate small snow removal equipment, perform daily snow removal duties.
• Maintain professional appearance and positive interactions with members and guests.
• Follow supervisor directions and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Safety-minded

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Mowers (walk-behind)

Chainsaws

Trimmers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Summary

There’s a side of Big Sky, Montana that’s unlike anywhere else - at Moonlight Basin, you’ll experience it firsthand. Spanning over 8,000 acres of breathtaking alpine landscape, Moonlight offers a truly unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and elevated private club living.

As part of our team, you’ll work in one of the most scenic and inspiring environments in the country - where towering peaks, endless trails, pristine forests, and direct access to world-class skiing at Big Sky Resort are just the beginning. Whether it’s a powder-filled winter or a sun-drenched summer, Moonlight Basin is a place where work and lifestyle come together in unforgettable ways.

Our team members enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally while being immersed in a culture rooted in excellence, hospitality, and the spirit of the mountains. From golf and hiking to fly fishing, biking, and exploring nearby Yellowstone National Park, Moonlight Basin puts you at the heart of everything that makes Montana special.

Located just minutes from the town of Big Sky and within easy reach of Bozeman, Moonlight offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and community. If you're passionate about the outdoors, driven by service, and looking to be part of something exceptional, Moonlight Basin could be the place for you.

The Opportunity

Moonlight Basin is seeking dependable, hardworking Field Operations Crew members to help maintain our grounds year-round. In the summer, you'll help maintain the lodge, entryway, residential sub-divisions, and golf course grounds - from mowing and planting to sod and irrigation work. As winter arrives, you'll transition to snow removal duties, keeping walkways, entries, and outdoor areas safe and accessible throughout the season. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys varied outdoor work and wants a single seasonal role that carries them from summer landscaping into winter snow removal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Summer - Landscaping Duties

• Assist crew members with the application of fertilizers and chemical applications under the supervision of a licensed applicator.

• Assist with a variety of projects related to maintenance, erosion matting, hydro-seeding, laying or hand-watering new sod, seeding greens or tees, leveling irrigation heads, and planting flowers, shrubs, and trees.

• Perform mowing, tree and shrub trimming, and mulch and flower bed maintenance.

• Assist the golf maintenance team with other responsibilities on and off the golf course, including seasonal maintenance practices.

Winter - Snow Removal Duties

• Shovel snow from walkways, entries, and other designated areas.

• Safely operate small equipment as needed to complete snow removal tasks.

• Perform daily snow removal responsibilities in all weather conditions.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude while working around members and guests.

• Ensure all tools, equipment, vehicles, and supplies are properly used, maintained, and stored.

• Maintain positive interactions with club members and guests, providing a high level of customer service.

• Perform any and all duties as assigned by the Golf Course Superintendent, Grounds Foreman, or other members of the senior management team, as deemed appropriate.

Competencies

• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with other crew members.

• Ability to follow written and oral directions from a supervisor or manager.

• Maintains a professional, positive attitude while working around members and guests, year-round.

• Reliable and adaptable, comfortable shifting between different types of seasonal outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.

• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment related to landscaping and grounds maintenance.

• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in landscape maintenance work.

• Prior experience in the landscaping and/or turf industry preferred.

• Prior experience operating outdoor power equipment, including walk-behind mowers, chainsaws, and trimmers, preferred.

• Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of small snow removal equipment.

• Ability to understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other safety instructions.

• Ability to perform daily responsibilities in all weather conditions, in both summer and winter.

• Must be dependable and available to work on property on weekends, nights, and/or holidays based on business demands, including on-call availability for winter snow removal shifts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits of Employment

• Competitive hourly rate

• Matching 401(k) with match and no vesting schedule

• Complimentary meal per shift

• End-of-season discounts on our retail store items

• Employee housing options available

Working Conditions

This position works outdoors year-round, with duties and hours shifting by season. During the summer landscaping season, work hours typically begin at 7:00 AM and end between 3:00 and 7:00 PM; conditions are typical of Big Sky summer months, including rain, sleet, hail, wind, and sun. During the winter snow removal season, shifts are on-call, generally occurring between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, five days per week, in conditions including snow, ice, wind, and freezing temperatures.

When indoors, the work environment is characterized by moderate temperatures and noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• This is a physically demanding position. The employee is required to stand, walk, squat, shovel, and operate power tools for extended periods, lift heavy objects routinely, and perform repetitive tasks with few breaks.

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Ability to work outdoors for long periods of time, year-round, sometimes in inclement weather.

• Ability to bend at the waist, twist the upper body, kneel, crawl, climb, reach above the shoulders, and flex or extend the ankle, knee, and hip joints, or assume other physical positions associated with landscaping tasks and snow removal.

• Interact with others, requiring the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members need to request reasonable accommodation from their manager and/or human resources.