Groomer - Snow Valley

Big Bear Mountain Resort; Running Springs (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Lift tickets for friends & family

Employee and family events

Retail and Rental discounts

Food & Beverage discounts

Free staff ski/snowboard lessons

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Big Bear Mountain Resort is seeking a seasonal grooming equipment operator at Snow Valley in Running Springs, CA. The role focuses on safe, efficient maintenance of trails to deliver consistent surface quality for guests.

The position requires 21+ years of age, experience with snow grooming equipment, and flexibility for second/third shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience in winter slope maintenance and operating grooming equipment.
• Ability to follow safety and operating procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and record data accurately.
• Calm demeanor during challenging operations.
• Valid California driver’s license with acceptable record.
• Able to work second/third shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate grooming equipment safely and efficiently to prepare, pack, and rebuild trails.
• Ensure quality surfaces for guests across trails and parks.

Skills

Ski slope maintenance

Snow grooming equipment

Safety rules compliance

Data recording

Calm under pressure

California driver’s license

Flexible hours

Job description

Seasonal

Working at Big Bear Mountain Resort puts you in the middle of it all, with some of the West Coast's best skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking terrain at your doorstep and Southern California's iconic beaches, deserts, and landscapes all within driving distance.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California's year-round home for alpine good times with three mountains - Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley - offering something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from world-class skiing, snowboarding, and sledding/tubing in the winter to mountain biking, hiking, base area activities, and golf in the summer, plus a full slate of can't-miss events throughout the year. Renowned for being some of the industry's most innovative and influential destinations, Big Bear Mountain Resort features the most rideable terrain in Southern California, as well as the region's only halfpipes and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet), the first terrain park in North America (Bear Mountain, 1992), the longest continually operating resort (Snow Valley, est. 1924), and site of the first Winter X Games (Snow Summit, 1997). Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and is an Ikon Pass member destination.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 100 miles from Los Angeles and Orange County and 150 miles from San Diego. As the home of Southern California's best snow conditions, most rideable terrain, and premier lift-served bike park, Big Bear Mountain Resort employees are able to enjoy three unique mountains and are eligible to receive retail and food discounts, season passes for dependents, and ski free at Alterra Mountain resorts.

Employee Perks/benefits

• Free season pass
• Lift tickets for friends & family
• Free skiing at other Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts (excluding CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures)
• Discounted lift tickets at Ikon Pass partner resorts*
• Retail and Rental discounts
• Food & Beverage discounts
• Free staff ski/snowboard lessons
• Exclusive employee and family events
• Free local bus pass: mountaintransit.org
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sick Pay
• Career positions offer additional benefits.

Position Summary

Responsible for operating grooming equipment in a safe and efficient manner to prepare, pack, and rebuild trails in order to provide consistent quality surfaces for our guests.

This position is located at Snow Valley in Running Springs.

Starting wage between $21.28/hr. - $25.54/hr. depending on experience.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have verifiable experience in winter slope maintenance with a desire to operate snow grooming equipment
• Ability to pass the Company's training to operate equipment
• Able to read, understand, and comply with documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as record data accurately and in a timely fashion
• Ability to display a calm and collective demeanor during challenging operations
• Must have a valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Able to work flexible including second and third shifts, as well as weekends and holidays

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and your ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Snow Summit LLC is an equal opportunity employer.