Ski Patroller - Sign, Pads, and Fences Specialist

Alterra Mountain Company; Solitude (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Solitude season pass

Discounts on lift tickets

Discounts on food, rentals, retail, &_

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Solitude Mountain Resort is seeking a Sign, Pads, and Fences Specialist for Seasonal Full Time on-mountain roles. The specialist will train and instruct in use and implementation of mountain signs, rope lines, pads, and fencing, maintaining inventory, and supporting a safety patrol program under multiple supervisors.

Applicants should hold Ski Patrol Level 1 or higher, possess strong risk management and communication skills, and have in-depth knowledge of Solitude terrain and guest traffic

Qualifications

• Must be employed as a Solitude Mountain Patroller.
• Risk management for on-hill hazards and markings.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of Solitude terrain and guest traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of industry best practices for mountain signs, rope lines, padding, and fencing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management training in hazard marking skills.
• Develop and oversee safety patrol duties.
• Oversee consistent implementation of ropes, signs, pads, and markings on the mountain.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory log of signs, bamboo, marking rope, pads, and fencing.
• Research and prepare orders for tools, signs, lumber, paint, hardware, rope, pads, and fencing.
• Repair, build, and mount all mountain signs.
• Organize and keep duty stations, patrol storage and work areas clean.
• Inventory and maintain proper tools.

Skills

Ski Patrol experience

Risk management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Solitude terrain knowledge

Team collaboration

Ski Patrol Level 1+

Education

Ski Patrol Level 1 or higher

Job description

Seasonal

**To be considered for this specialist adder, must have a 25-26 Ski Patrol Offer**

Sign, Pads, and Fences Specialist

Appointment Type: Seasonal Full Time

Overview:

This is a non-supervisory position that will provide on-mountain training and instruction in the use and implementation of mountain signs, rope lines, pads, and fencing. On-mountain signs include trail maps, trail signs, warning, and instructional signs. This position is responsible for the maintenance, building and ordering of all signs, rope lines, pads, and fencing. This position will be responsible for the implementation of a safety patrol program. The Sign Specialist reports directly to the Director of Patrol, Ski Patrol Manager, Ski Patrol Supervisor, Avalanche Mitigation Manager, and Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Solitude Ski Patrol Union.

Key requirements:

• Must be employed as a Solitude Mountain Patroller
• Risk Management skills in relation to on-hill hazards and markings
• Risk management skills in relation to high traffic/high hazard areas and safety patrol responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Thorough knowledge of Solitude terrain, guest traffic patterns, and high traffic/hazard areas
• Knowledge of industry best practices in relation to mountain signs, rope lines, padding, and fencing
• Ability to collaborate with other resort departments such as Lifts, Terrain Parks, Marketing, Ski School
• Ski Patrol Level 1 or above

Duties:

• Oversee risk management training in hazard marking skills
• Develop and oversee safety patrol duties. These duties may include speed control, reckless riders and warnings
• Oversee consistent implementation of ropes, signs, pads, and markings on the mountain
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory log of signs, bamboo, marking rope, pads, and fencing
• The ability to research and prepare orders of tools, signs, lumber, paint, hardware, bamboo, marking rope, pads, and fencing
• The ability and skills to properly repair, build, and mount all mountain signs
• The ability to organize and keep top duty stations, patrol storage and work areas clean
• The ability to inventory and maintain proper tools needed

Job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and may be modified as deemed necessary by operational needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Solitude Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce. It is the policy of the Company to recruit, hire, train, assign, promote, and transfer the best qualified individual for each job opening and provide such employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, nationality, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual preference, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. The Company makes all employment decisions, including selection, training, job assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and access to benefits without regard to these protected statuses.

Perks of Working Here:

Work & Play in the Mountains:

• Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
• Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

Benefits:

• Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
• Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
• Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
• Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.

Other Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Pro deals with outdoor brands.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.

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