Groomer Operator

Pmb Vllc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pmb Vllc in Kentucky is seeking a Grooming / Snow Surface Supervisor for the October-Spring seasonal period. The role centers on grooming snow surfaces, maintaining slopes, and supporting operations on-site.

Responsibilities include operating groomers and support vehicles, documenting safety logs, performing light repairs, and coordinating with other departments to ensure safe, high-quality grooming. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to ski or snowboard preferred.
• Intermediate grooming skills and slope maintenance knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Five-day on-site schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem solve, and multitask.
• Understanding of company policies and practices.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Daily groom slopes and freestyle terrain, remove snow from paths, transport people and freight.
• Proactively address slope maintenance snow issues and special builds.
• Operate groomers, vehicles, snowmobiles, and ATVs daily.
• Document equipment safety issues, logs, checklists, maps and shift reports.
• Perform light maintenance or repairs and keep equipment clean.
• Fuel equipment using safe practices.
• Work safely around heavy equipment, high voltage, and high pressures.
• Monitor weather to maintain grooming quality.
• Report snow levels to Marketing as requested.
• Notify Snow Plow drivers for parking lot plowing needs.
• Collaborate with departments to foster a positive environment.
• Physically perform essential job functions.
• Maintain punctuality, attendance, and dependability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Skiing/snowboarding

Grooming skills

Communication skills

5-day on-site schedule

Working under pressure

Policies knowledge

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years snowmaking & grooming experience

ATV/Snowmobile safety training

Washington State Driver License

Background check

Must be at least 18 years old

Job description

Description

Supervisor: Grooming / Summer Slopes Supervisor

Department: Grooming / Slope Maintenance

Type: October-Spring, Varying Hours / Seasonal

Position Overview: Groom snow surfaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Essential Job Functions:

• Daily groom slopes and freestyle terrain, remove snow from paths, transport people and freight.
• Proactive in addressing slope maintenance snow issues, i.e., thin spots, lift area, slope maintenance needs, and special course builds.
• Daily operation of groomers, vehicles, snowmobiles, and ATVs.
• Accurately document equipment safety issues, logs, checklists, maps, and shift reports.
• Perform light maintenance or repairs on equipment and keep equipment clean.
• Fueling of equipment using safe practices.
• Work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressures.
• Be aware of upcoming weather conditions to maintain the quality of the grooming product.
• Report snow levels to Marketing Department as requested.
• Notify Snow Plow drivers of needs for parking lot plowing.
• Work together with all departments to build a positive working environment.
• Physically perform the essential job functions of this position.
• Show up to work on time, consistent attendance, and dependable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors:

• Frequently exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; heavy / moving machinery, and vibration.
• This position is required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Lifting to waist level of 50 lbs. frequently, above shoulder lifting and / or carrying of up to 25 lbs. occasionally, 80 lbs. rarely.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while seated, constantly.
• Manual dexterity and fitness to work repetitive use of hands and tools.
• Ability to work outside in ANY AND ALL weather conditions constantly.
• Sight and hearing of acceptable standards for Essential Job Functions
• The working environment may be stressful when meeting Supervisor needs.

Benefits:

• Discounts for employee & some dependent passes, tickets, services, and retail.
• Discounted passes to other mountains.
• Access to free training.

The job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to ski or snowboard preferred.
• Intermediate grooming skills and knowledge of slope maintenance objectives and techniques.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability and commitment to a five day work week on-site schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work well under pressure, problem solve, and multitask.
• Thorough understanding of company policies and practices.
• Organized and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation.

Education / Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ snowmaking experience and grooming experience preferred.
• ATV/Snowmobile safety training is preferred but not required (will train in house).
• Valid Washington State Driver License.
• Background check.