Groomer - Seasonal (18+) Overnight Shift

Bear Creek Mountain Resort; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skiing and snowboarding discounts

Free rentals

Free snow tubing

Referral Bonus Program

Discounted event tickets

Discounts at spa/restaurants

Employee ski pass for friends/family

Job summary

Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Kentucky offers a seasonal Groomer overnight shift, focusing on safe, high‑quality snow surfaces for the next day's guests. The ideal candidate will groom slopes, coordinate with the Grooming Manager, and work up to 12‑hour overnight schedules.

Requirements include being 18+, valid driver's license, ability to operate snowmaking equipment and heavy machinery, and the ability to work in all weather.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment; snowcat experience preferred.
• Able to climb in and out of machines safely.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Shift is overnight.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and groom all slopes, trails and tubing park.
• Coordinate and communicate grooming needs to the Grooming Manager.
• Move and operate snowmaking equipment as needed.
• Assist with start-up/shut down of equipment and routine maintenance.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and tools.
• Shovel and assist with snow removal as required.
• Adhere to Bear Creek safety and department policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snowcat experience

Teamwork

Communication

Overnight shifts

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Groomer - Seasonal (18+) Overnight Shift

#8595

Type:

Seasonal

What we are looking for:

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal Groomer for Bear Creek is a guest service focused individual with the ability to help create a positive, memorable experience for our guests from behind the scenes. The successful team member will be able to work with their team as well as individually, have good communication skills, be detail oriented and foster the Bear Creek culture by focusing on our guests. This position will be an important member of the Grooming team, ensuring each night that the ski and snowboard trails are properly groomed based on weather and precipitation conditions, creating a safe and high-quality snow surface for the next day's guests.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Work up to 12 hour shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays. Must be punctual and alert.
• Prepare and groom all slopes, trails and tubing park
• Coordinate and communicate grooming needs and challenges to the Grooming Manager
• Able to move snowmaking equipment (i.e. snow guns)
• Assist with start-up and shut down of snowmaking equipment as needed
• Assist with Slope and trail maintenance including tree trimming, brush clearing as needed
• Inform supervisor and/or vehicle maintenance manager of any necessary repairs to equipment
• Maintain and return after use to designated area all Bear Creek tools used
• Minimize down time through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the machines
• Assist with snow removal
• Shovel out lift ramps, report buried fencing, covered signs and snowmaking hydrants to supervisor
• Unload delivery trucks with skid loader if needed
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Must be able to be in a seated position for an entire shift
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL BCMR TEAM MEMBERS:

• Acknowledge all guests and respond promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day. Ensure unresolved incidents are reported to Manager/Supervisor
• Familiarity with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
• Contribute to the team's success by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards
• Work as a team member to ensure our guests have the best possible experience
• Understand emergency procedures and be able to apply them when necessary
• Report any incidents, property damage or injuries immediately to Manager/Supervisor
• Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor
• Support Southern Management's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Comply with Bear Creek and Southern Management's policies and procedures

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must have at least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment. snowcat experience preferred
• Able to climb in and out of the machines safely.
• Work collaboratively with others and communicate effectively
• Shift is overnight
• Availability during peak operating times, i.e.: weekends, holidays and special events

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to operate snowmobiles/Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV's)/skid loaders/backhoe and telehandler.
• Chainsaw operation
• Plow truck/skid loader/backhoe.
• Must be punctual and alert
• Be able to anticipate and avoid hazards
• Able to operate a chain saw
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the mountain terrain preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands data elements provide a systematic way of describing the physical activities that an occupation requires of a worker. The assessment of these elements is focused primarily on the physical demands of the job - not the physical capacities of the worker. Physical Demand refers to the level and/or duration of physical exertion generally required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling).

• Alternate Sit/Stand or Walk at Will : The ability to alternate between sitting and standing is present when a worker has the flexibility to choose between sitting or standing as needed when this need cannot be accommodated by scheduled breaks and/or lunch period.
• Climbing Ramps/Stairs : Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and arms may be used for balance (e.g., to hold a railing). Note: Stairs involved in commute/getting into building are excluded if work is always performed in one building. Stairs onto a vehicle or a piece of machinery/equipment are included.
• Communicating Verbally : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Crawling : Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching : Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Far Visual Acuity : Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
• Fine Manipulation : Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation.
• Foot/Leg Controls : Use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include, but are not limited to, pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.
• Gross Manipulation : Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Note: Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
• Hearing Requirements : The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms).
  • One-on-one (in person)
  • Group or conference (in person)
  • Telephone
  • Other sounds
• Keyboarding : Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include traditional keyboard, 10 keypad, touch screen and other.
• Kneeling : Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
• Lifting/Carrying : Lifting is to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object -- usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. 100+ pounds
• Near Visual Acuity : Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Peripheral Vision : Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
• Pushing/Pulling : May involve use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides.
• Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force
• Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force
• Reaching At/Below Shoulder Level : Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
• Reaching Overhead : Extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
• Sitting : Remaining in a seated position.
• Standing/Walking : Standing is to remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot.
• Stooping : Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Outdoors: Job requires work outdoors with workers unprotected and exposed to the elements. This does not include the commute to/from work.
• Extreme Cold: Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that are:
• 32 degrees or colder if the exposure is for less than 2/3 of the workday
• Extreme Heat: Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that exceed:
• 85 degrees in a humid atmosphere
• Wetness: Any non-weather-related contact with water or other liquids.
• Humidity: Non-weather-related exposure to conditions where the air contains a high amount of water or water vapor, and the atmosphere is oppressive.
• Heavy Vibration: Exposure to a shaking object or surface that causes a strain on the body or extremities.
• Hazardous Contaminants: Exposure to a substance that negatively affects the respiratory system, eyes, skin or other living tissue via inhalation, ingestion, or contact.
• Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts: Operation of or proximity to moving materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects (most commonly moving machinery or equipment) that could cause bodily harm.
• High, Exposed Places: Exposure to possible bodily injury from falling.
• Noise Intensity Level: The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the job:
• Very Loud

Bear Creek offers loads of discounts and privileges for our team members.

• Skiing and snowboarding
• Free rentals*
• Free snow tubing*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted tickets for Bear Creek events and activities
• Discounts on items from the Hotel gift shop and Slopeside Sports retail store
• Discounts at the Spa
• Discounts at our Restaurants*
• 1 Employee Benefit Pass to ski and snowboard for a friend or family member at a reduced price*

*Some restrictions apply based on availability and season.

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