Grooming Op I

Paycom - ATS; Oregon; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Willamette Pass Resort in Oregon is seeking an experienced ski groomer to maintain slopes and trails, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for guests. The role involves operating heavy grooming machinery and working flexible swing or night shifts.

You will assist with snow removal, participate in safety briefings, and coordinate with management on changing conditions to keep courses ready for events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions and terrain for sustained periods.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, swing or night shift, any days of the week.
• At least three years of ski resort grooming experience is preferred, but not required.
• A valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ski slopes and trails to ensure a safe, smooth skiing experience for all guests.
• Operate heavy machinery, including snowcats and snowmobiles, for slope preparation and maintenance.
• Assist with resort events, ensuring courses are properly prepared and safe.
• Perform regular checks and basic maintenance on grooming equipment.
• Work in varying and harsh weather conditions and during late-night hours.
• Assist in snow removal in parking lots and driveways as necessary.
• Participate in safety briefings and training to mitigate hazards.
• Collaborate with team members and management to respond to changing conditions.

Skills

Grooming experience

Weather resilience

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Tools

Mechanical tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Willamette Pass - Crescent Lake Jct, OR, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: Undisclosed

Willamette Pass Resort has an opportunity for an experienced groomer who enjoys creating impeccably groomed slopes and trails. If snow is your passion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain ski slopes and trails assiduously to ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable skiing experience for all guests.
• Operate and handle heavy machinery, including but not limited to snowcats and snowmobiles, for the purpose of slope preparation and maintenance.
• Assist with resort events, such as races or other gatherings, ensuring courses are properly prepared, safe, and meet the specific requirements of each event.
• Perform regular checks and basic maintenance on grooming equipment to ensure their functionality and longevity, addressing any minor issues or malfunctions promptly.
• Exhibit resilience to work in varying weather conditions, often harsh, and during late-night hours.
• Assist in snow removal in parking lots and driveways as necessary.
• Actively participate in regular safety briefings and training, staying updated with the latest best practices to mitigate any potential hazards.
• Collaborate proactively with other team members to improve the overall guest experience, including communicating with management teams about current conditions to ensure a unified response to changing circumstances.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform in inclement weather conditions and terrain for sustained periods.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, primarily swing or night shift, any days of the week.
• At least three years of ski resort grooming experience is preferred, but not required.
• A valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license is required.