Groomer III - Winter 26.27

Snowshoe Mountain; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free skiing

401k

Ikon Pass discounts

Restaurant discounts

Retail discounts

Pro deals

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain is seeking a seasonal Groomer III to operate grooming machines, maintain terrain parks, and support snowmaking and summer maintenance operations. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Housing is available on-mountain for rent, with medical benefits and a 401k plan. A valid driver's license and the Snowshoe Driving Program are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with grooming equipment preferred.
• Ability to document experience/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate grooming machines to provide quality snow surface.
• Maintain and reshape terrain parks and related features.
• Assist with summer trail maintenance and snowmaking system repairs.
• Provide labor support for events and capital projects.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Operate grooming machines

Terrain park building

Snowmaking knowledge

Basic maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Winch Cat

Class B CDL

First Aid/ CPR

Crane operator

Job description

Seasonal

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Pay: $21.00 per hour
• Start Date: November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.
• Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks

• Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
• 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)
• Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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, etc.)
• 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

Driving

• Have a valid Driver's license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

To qualify for the Groomer III position, candidate must meet at least 14 of the below criteria.

• 3 yrs. Experience as a Slope Maintenance Tech 2 or equivalent
• Proficient in the operation of various type of equipment and attachments used for maintaining slopes during both winter and summer operations including the Winch cat
• Proficient in the building and maintenance of Terrain Parks, TBL, Lift load / unload areas, Racecourses, Special Event features, etc.
• Proficient in the operation of chain saws, weed eaters, pruning saws, torches, grinders, mulcher, chop saws, hand tools, etc.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to plan and precede with slope maintenance operations in the absence of supervision
• Advance knowledge of Terrain Park design
• Basic Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance knowledge for slope maintenance equipment
• Basic knowledge of surveying and mapping
• Basic knowledge of management procedures (hiring, scheduling, procurement, accident reporting, budgets, payroll, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of snowmaking operations and infrastructure
• Welding / fabricating skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Knowledge of basic construction principals
• Winch cat operator **
• Halfpipe cutter operator**
• Crane operator / Riggers certification**
• Grader operator
• Class B CDL
• First Aid / CPR certification**
• Basic computer skills
• Cutters Camp attendee
• Must be Able to document experience/certifications

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.