Nordic Trails Groomer (Seasonal)

Aspen, CO; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Returning employee bonuses may be ava.

5% wage increase for eligibleReturning

Season completion bonuses of $400 or $

Job summary

The City of Aspen is seeking a Seasonal Nordic Trails Groomer to perform grooming and maintenance of the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System.

You will operate snowmobiles, snow cats, tractors and related equipment, perform daily inspections, and support trail signage and seasonal setup/teardown while working weekends and outdoor in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two seasons Nordic trail maintenance or snow grooming preferred.
• Proficiency with Slack and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Operate grooming equipment and snowmobiles for Nordic trails.
• Inspect equipment daily for safety and performance.
• Update Nordic website with grooming information for trail users.
• Fall setup and spring teardown of Nordic trail infrastructure.
• Maintain safety and trail signage; assist with litter removal and repairs.

Skills

Two seasons Nordic trail maintenance

Slack proficiency

Outlook proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slack

Outlook

Job description

Join our Parks and Open Space team as a seasonal Nordic Trails Groomer and help maintain the Aspen-Snowmass Nordic Trail System for our community and visitors.

Enjoy Parks & Open Space Seasonal Benefits:

• Returning employee bonuses may be available based on eligibility and start date
• 5% wage increase for eligible returning seasonal employees
• Season completion bonuses of $400 or $800 based on hours worked and completion of the seasonal commitment
• Flexible seasonal work arrangements
• Outdoor, field-based work supporting natural resource management and environmental stewardship
• Collaborative, safety-focused team environment
• Meaningful public service benefiting the Aspen community

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title

Nordic Trails Groomer

Department

Parks and Open Space

Classification

Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Pay Range

$30.99/hour - $37.29/hour

Position Summary

Performs various work responsibilities in the grooming and maintenance of the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System.

Supervision

Position works under the general supervision of the Nordic Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions

Nordic Trail Maintenance

• Assists in performing daily maintenance of Nordic trails and grooming equipment. Duties include safely operating a variety of medium and heavy machines including snowmobiles, snow cats, tractors, trucks and trailers, and other grooming equipment.
• Performs daily inspections of all equipment prior to use for fluid levels, tire pressure wear or other safety related factors.
• Update and maintain Nordic website with pertinent grooming information for trail users.
• Other duties may include shoveling snow, emptying and maintaining trash containers, picking up litter, repairing fences and trail signage.
• Fall setup and spring teardown of Nordic trail infrastructure.

Safety

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Position will adhere to all safety policies of the City of Aspen while performing all duties assigned.

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal: Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, and professionalism. Able to work effectively with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization, and relate well to individuals from varied backgrounds and situations.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Safety: Demonstrates knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure safe and effective operations for both Parks maintenance and Nordic program crews, as well as the safety of the general public.
• Problem Solving: Ability to recognize problems and effectively work independently or with others to reach a viable solution.
• Quality Control: Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Two seasons Nordic trail maintenance or snow grooming preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with Slack and Outlook.
• Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

NOTE: This position requires a drug test (Procom GWS) and physical examination (Grand River Health West, Parachute-CO) upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing both the drug test and physical examination.

NOTE: This position requires a Motor Vehicle Record Check (MVR) and Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing both the MVR and Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours

• Seasonal, weekends only, Saturdays and Sundays, 6:00am–4:30pm from November 15 to March 31. Hours vary with workload, weather conditions, and operational needs.
• Special Events: May be required to work special events during holiday periods.
• Evenings/Weekends: Weekends will be required.

Work Environment

• Outdoors: Work is performed outdoors with exposure to a variety of temperature and weather conditions. Tasks include snow removal using hand tools and may involve exposure to cold, heat, exhaust, fumes, and other environmental factors.
• Off-Site: Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Essential Physical

• Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
• Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
• Bending: Bending or positioning oneself to move an object from one level to another.
• Cross Country Skiing: Routinely cross-country skis to inspect trails and skiing conditions. Ability to ski all levels of trail difficulties.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
• Equipment Operation: Nordic operations may include operation of snowmobiles, grooming equipment, trails maintenance machinery, signs, displays, boulders and rocks, trail warning signage.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
• Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
• Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
• Lifting & Carrying: Up to 50 lbs. unassisted, including shoveling snow, equipment, dirt, and hand tools such as shovels, bars, and chippers. Nordic operations may include the operation of snowmobiles, grooming equipment, trails maintenance machinery, signs, displays, boulders and rocks, trail warning signage.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
• Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
• Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
• Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
• Standing: Ability to sustain position for at least 1 hour.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
• Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

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.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer