Groomer Operator- Mountain Operations.

Dartmouth College; Lyme Center (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Lyme Center, NH is seeking a Groomer Operator for Mountain Operations. The role supports safe grooming of snow surfaces for ski guests and requires independent work, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills.

The position is a 4-month term, part-time and non-exempt, with a focus on maintaining high-quality snow surfaces and coordinating with snowmaking and mountain operations teams. The Dartmouth Skiway environment emphasizes safety and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Good communications skills and patience.
• Ability to create quality snow and snow surface.
• Ability to operate a groomer.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Responsibilities

• Operates groomer to ensure highest quality of groomed snow surfaces.
• Maintains quality control of snow surfaces to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Inspects and monitors equipment, promptly reporting any issues.
• Accurately completes paperwork involving daily logs and maintenance reports.
• Assists snowmaking teams in transportation, surface maintenance and other duties as needed.
• Assists in maintenance duties related to snowmaking and mountain operations systems including but not limited to parking lots, timbering operations, and building maintenance.
• Assists mountain operations with snow and ice mitigation including shoveling, sanding.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the Dartmouth Skiway.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Snow surface quality

Groomer operation

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Groomer Operator- Mountain Operations

Position Number

0000000

Hiring Range Minimum

$20.75

Hiring Range Maximum

$20.75

Location of Position

Lyme Center, NH

Position Purpose

Provides safe operation of grooming machines to ensure the highest quality snow surface possible for guests of the Dartmouth Skiway.

Required Qualifications

• Good communications skills and patience
• Ability to create quality snow and snow surface
• Ability to operate a groomer
• Must be able to work independently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working outdoors
• High school graduate or equivalent

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Temporary Part time

Department Contact for Cover Letter

Campus Services Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is a 4-month term position.

Tobacco-Free Policy

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Key Accountabilities

• Operates groomer to ensure highest quality of groomed snow surfaces.
• Maintains quality control of snow surfaces to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Inspects and monitors equipment, promptly reporting any issues.
• Accurately completes paperwork involving daily logs and maintenance reports.
• Assists snowmaking teams in transportation, surface maintenance and other duties as needed.
• Assists in maintenance duties related to snowmaking and mountain operations systems including but not limited to parking lots, timbering operations, and building maintenance.
• Assists mountain operations with snow and ice mitigation including shoveling, sanding.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the Dartmouth Skiway.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.