Senior Mountain Ops Leader: Snowmaking, Lifts & Maintenance

Blue Mountain Resort

Palmerton (Carbon County)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Discounts on food and merchandise

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Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort in the Pocono Mountains seeks a seasoned mountain operations leader to oversee Snowmaking, Lift Operations, Vehicle Maintenance, Snow Grooming, Grounds, Terrain Park, Rentals and Housekeeping. You will recruit, train, and retain top talent, coordinate daily schedules, and drive preventive maintenance programs for snowmaking and equipment.

Applicants must have at least 5 years in mountain ops leadership, strong communication skills, and willingness to work outdoors in winter,

Qualifications

At least 5 years of mountain operations leadership experience.
Strong understanding of resort operations and maintenance.
Knowledge of ski area operations including snowmaking/mountain operations preferred.
Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Lead Snowmaking, Lift Operations, Vehicle Maintenance, Snow Grooming, Grounds Maintenance, Terrain Park, Rentals and Housekeeping operations.
Recruit, develop, train, and retain top talent.
Assist with department scheduling to ensure daily operations.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for snowmaking and equipment.
Coordinate projects including summer repair and resort infrastructure improvements.
Assist in yearly budgeting and planning.
Oversee snow removal management of roadways and parking lots.
Monitor and control computerized process control systems for snowmaking.
Respond to emergencies to minimize disruptions.
Liaise between manager, guests, and employees.