Grounds Skilled Laborer - Winter Season

Schweitzer; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

401(k) company match

Health, dental, vision

Onsite child care

Job summary

Winter Park Resort is seeking a Grounds Skilled Laborer for the winter season. You will perform snow removal, grounds maintenance, trash/recycle duties, and keep village walkways clear and safe for guests.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED, 1–2 years outdoor maintenance experience, a valid Colorado driver's license, and must be willing to work a four 10-hour day schedule including weekends and holidays, sometimes starting as early as 2:00 am.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desirable.
• 1-2 years grounds/snow removal work or equivalent outdoor maintenance.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to work a 4x10 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Remove snow and ice from base facilities, walkways, and parking areas.
• Maintain village walkways, facilities, and exits; collect trash and recycling.
• Operate snow removal equipment and help with event setups and parking control.
• Follow safety procedures and assist in emergencies as required.
• Perform general grounds maintenance and inspect for hazards.

Skills

Snow removal

Grounds maintenance

Public interaction

Skid-steer operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Skid-steer loaders

Job description

## Grounds Skilled Laborer - Winter SeasonApply: Winter Park, CO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR135095Seasonal**Who We Are:** At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.**Perks & Benefits:*** Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts* Discounted friends & family tickets* Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees* 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%* Mental health resources for all employees* Food & beverage and retail discounts* Onsite employee childcare based on availability* Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more**POSITION SUMMARY:**The Grounds Skilled Laborer performs all general maintenance and snow removal duties necessary to prepare and maintain the Village at Winter Park Resort. This position is responsible for the upkeep of the WPR village area including trash/recycle removal and maintaining all public walkways/ areas.*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.***WAGE:**The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits. **Hourly pay range**: $20.00-$22.00 per hour**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Remove snow and ice from base facilities and parking areas including stairs, decks, grates, walkways, roofs, and drives utilizing shovels, scrapers, and snow blowers. Keep base and mountain transformers, meters, fire hydrants, ski racks, miscellaneous equipment free of snow buildup.* Check pedestrian areas for icy conditions and spread sand and/or ice melt as necessary. Complete log consistently.* Operate skid-steers, snow blowers and Zamboni as necessary.* Assist to properly maintain walkways, facilities, and exits. Monitor orderly flow of pedestrians through Village zone.* Collect trash and recycling from all village businesses and deposit in provided receptacles.* Trash collection from all public receptacles throughout the village.* Assist with the wagon hauling operation.* Perform trash removal and litter pick up duties in parking areas, roadways, and around Village facilities.* Perform general grounds maintenance tasks including fence installation and maintenance, outdoor furniture repair, delineator and sign installation, sweeping, hauling supplies, work area housekeeping.* Inspect grounds for maintenance needs and potential hazards as designated on Grounds Checklist. Complete log consistently.* Assist with duties in the Village required to execute the maintenance and snow removal contracts.* Be alert for potential hazards involving vehicles, pedestrians, and equipment. Take responsible action to prevent accidents. Report and/or correct any unsafe conditions.* Follow, consistently, safety procedures and utilize appropriate safety equipment.**OTHER DUTIES:*** Assist guests and employees with directions and information in a friendly, congenial, professional manner. Effectively handle first-line conflicts and problems.* Perform tasks related to the production of special events and Christmas set up. Control special event and VIP parking areas during special events.* Assist local Sheriffs Officers, Security, and/or Ski Patrol with emergency victim evacuation and accident response.* Assist Security and Facilities with fire and other building emergencies. Assist in the evacuation of guests and employees as requested.* Assist contractors, tenants, and other Winter Park crews with hauling, clean up, and construction projects.* Maintain drain pans, drop inlets, culverts, drainage ditches in working order; free from ice, debris, sediment buildup.* Clean and maintain tools and equipment in proper condition and store correctly. Complete vehicle and equipment inspections. Report problems to supervisor. Perform preventative maintenance tasks.*This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.***PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:*** Reliable; Arrives at work on time and is ready to work* Motivated and has initiative to start new projects* Positive attitude towards work, co-workers and guests* Willingness to learn new skills**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**This position is very physically demanding at times requiring large amounts ice/snow removal utilizing shovels and snowblowers. This position also requires heavy lifting as the main duty is the removal of trash and recycling from village restaurants and retail businesses. This position spends most of the workday in an outdoors environment.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSING:*** High school diploma or GED desirable* 1-2 years of Grounds and/or snow removal work or equivalent outdoor maintenance.* Proficient skills operating skid-steer loaders.* Experience working with public desirable, with demonstrated ability to remain calm and congenial under stressful conditions.* Winter driving experience and small equipment operation experience desirable.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Must be 18 years of age.* Familiarity with Winter Park Resort and surrounding services desirable.* Valid Colorado driver’s license.* Must be able to work a four 10 hour day week including weekends and holidays. May be asked to work additional hours.* Must be on-call for snow removal and available to start work as early as 2:00 am on scheduled days.* Demonstrated ability to work independently and public relations skills.*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.***WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.* Hazardous Materials/Noise**:** The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Winter Park Resort is an equal opportunity employer. ***Application Deadline**:*** *Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications*