Plumber

Alterra; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Healthcare options

Gear discounts

401(k) match

Lift tickets

Food & beverage discounts

Store discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company’s Palisades Tahoe location is seeking a skilled plumber to install, repair, and maintain heating, water, and drainage systems in year-round operations. The role requires knowledge of hydronic, snowmelt, and irrigation systems and a high school diploma or GED.

Strong safety and customer-service focus are essential, with eligibility for seasonal/permanent positions. The base hourly pay range is $32.25-$45.15 per hour, with benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of Hydronic, Snowmelt, and Irrigation Systems.
• Familiar with operation of pumps and motors and standard plumbing practices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumb fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect leaks.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to plan installations around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Locate and mark pipe installations, connections, and fixtures using measuring instruments.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe using hand and power tools and pipe-bending equipment.
• Install pipe assemblies and fixtures such as dishwashers and water heaters.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and fittings.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers and pipes and clearing drains.
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent worker

Customer service

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Year Round

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary: Responsible for the installation repair and maintenance of: Heating Systems, Water Systems, and Drainage Systems

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s 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 Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $32.25-$45.15 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!

• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees

• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.

• 401(k) plan with generous company match

• Free and discounted lift tickets

• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine

• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• The ability to assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumb fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Clear away debris in a renovation.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Little to no supervision
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start timeWork well as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

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, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75lbs. Must be capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

Equipment Used in Job: General plumbing tools.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A working knowledge of: Hydronic, Snowmelt, and Irrigation Systems.
• Familiar with the operation of pumps and motors with an understanding and “practical application” of Standard Plumbing Practices.

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.