Laborer (Lift Operator)

Pacific Air Forces; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Air Forces is seeking a Seasonal worker for Hillberg Ski Area at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. The position is not-to-exceed 15-May-2027 and is flexible with 0–40 hours weekly according to facility needs.

Responsibilities include operating snow-making equipment, maintaining safety and lifts, and assisting guests. Basic maintenance and park duties are required, with heavy equipment handling and safety procedures emphasized.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
• You must show evidence when applying.
• It is your responsibility to provide such evidence and have it deemed equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow-making equipment and position snow guns to produce quality snow; assist in sustaining lifts' safe operation.
• Operate snowcats, snow-making machines, chairlift, rope tow, trucks with snowplows, snowmobiles and other tools with proper safety.
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on ski lodge vehicles and equipment, including minor repairs.
• Document and report mechanical or safety issues to supervisors.
• Help manage guest flow, ensure proper ticketing locations, and assist in loading/unloading on the lift.

Job description

• Schedule: Guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Hillberg Ski Area on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. This is a Seasonal position Not-To-Exceed 15-May-2027. This position is Flexible, meaning you are guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Your schedule will depend on needs of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Assist in operating snow-making equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources to produce quality snow through the use of air, water, and fan equipment. Position snow guns and hoses appropriately on the mountain - adjusting, turning, or moving of snow guns as directed. Assists in the placement of all equipment. Sustain the safe and continuous operation of the lifts for extended periods of time.


• 2. Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools ranging from snow cats, electric snow-making machines, chairlift, rope tow, pick-up truck with snowplow, snowmobiles, high pressure air water pumps, air compressors, after Coolers and miscellaneous power tools to facilitate the snowmaking process or recreational activities. Operate high voltage equipment and high-pressure air and water systems utilizing appropriate safety precautions.


• 3. Assists with conducting routine inspection and minor maintenance checks on ski lodge vehicles, snow-making equipment, as well as camping equipment, hand tools, small gas/electric motors and machinery and camper site water/electric systems. Maintenance may include oil changes, battery checks, and condition of brakes, filling tanks with gasoline, checking fluid levels, hoses, and filters, changing fan belts, and replacing lights. Assists with the upkeep of equipment.


• 4. Document and report mechanical/safety issues.


• 5. Maintain load and unload ramps in areas around lift stations in various weather conditions including shoveling and/or raking snow, remove snow around snow-making equipment and other areas around the resort as needed. Ensure the goals of snow plan are being met. Assist with regular operations and report any issues that may arise to Team Lead or Shift Supervisor.


• 6. Monitor the snow-making system on a continuous basis for water consumption and availability in relation to usable pumps, air consumption and availability, to ensure that snowmaking is carried out at top capacity.


• 7. Assist skiers in loading and off-loading of the chair lift in a safe and proper manner. Ensures safety of patrons and is alert at all times for unsafe conditions, mechanical malfunctions and possible injury to skiers through their own negligence.


• 8. Answers a variety of questions from patrons on ski operations. Advises lift supervisor of any condition or occurrence that may adversely affect the safety of the operation. Follows procedures as defined in the SOP for lift operations.


• 9. Assist with physical support to the Ski Patrol Staff in the event of severe injury to patrons or staff. Reports inappropriate behavior or accidents to the Ski Patrol or Facility Coordinator.


• 10. Keep area of responsibility, to include the ski lodge, in a high state of cleanliness both inside and outside. Clears snow from customer traffic areas. Organize the maze to provide orderly and friendly access to the lift; help to manage guests for efficient loading. Check tickets to ensure guests are utilizing the appropriate locations of the ski resort.


• 11. Perform a variety of maintenance work at the Otter Lake Recreational Area: clears brush and debris, mows grass, establishes and maintains hiking trails. Cleans bathhouses, latrines, cabins and trailers. Makes repairs to equipment owned by Otter Lake.


• 12. May occasionally assist with repairing roads and parking/storage lots; breaking up pavement with a jackhammer, mixes and pour concrete, asphalt and hot mix, fills and level holes, or use motorized paint sprayer to line RV storage lot.


• 13. Provide superior service to customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow the Resort Etiquette Guidelines while interacting with the guess and responds to all guests in a courteous, efficient manner.


• 14. Provides assistance to patrons by answering questions about facilities, giving directional information, setting up camping/party/playground areas and equipment, explaining rules and regulations etc. Enforces safety, hygiene and health standards, policies, and regulations.


• 15. Load, unload, or relocate heavy or bulky equipment including but not limited to 10-place kayak trailers, rafting/ATV trailers, Aliners, 26ft ocean boats utilizing 1 Ton vehicle or ATV/equivalent.


• 16. Load/offload utility trailers with variety of outdoor equipment.


• 17. Assists in setting-up, maintenance and take down of all special planned programs/events. Sets up and maintains recreation equipment. Performs routine repairs and maintenance on park equipment. Assist other personnel in the completion of other in-house maintenance/construction projects for the park.


• 18. Operate vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to various locations both on and off base in a variety of weather conditions. Conduct assigned tasks and operate assigned equipment and vehicles in a safe manner.


• 19. Perform other duties as assigned while awaiting optimum snow-making weather.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $20.17 – $20.17/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.