Ski Repair Shop Technician

Wintergreen-Resort; Nellysford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401K plan

Paid time off

Recreational benefits

Job summary

Wintergreen Resort is seeking seasonal ski shop staff to manage the repair shop operations, perform mounting, testing, and tuning of rental equipment, and assist with daily administration. Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, cash handling, and maintaining shop machinery.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to stand 8–10 hours, lift up to 30 pounds, and obtain major binding certifications. Weekend/evening shifts and winter-hazard conditions are expected.

Qualifications

• Operate POS system and process daily deposits.
• Obtain current certifications from major binding companies.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the repair shop, opening/closing duties.
• Mount, adjust, test, and sharpen rental skis and guest equipment.
• Maintain shop machinery and assist with repairs.
• Perform pre-season testing of rental equipment.
• Document equipment involved in incidents.
• Ensure cleanliness of shop and work area.
• Represent resort in a professional manner.

Skills

POS operation

Cash handling

Heavy workload management

Stand for 8–10 hours

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Independent work

Customer information

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Binding company certifications

POS system

Job description

SUMMARY: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Repair Shop. Provides maintenance, adjustments, repairs and testing on our rental and customer’s personal equipment. Must also be able to perform general administration duties including. Opening and closing, cash handling and machinery maintenancePRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Ability to operate a POS system, along with making daily deposits and being responsible for a daily bankResponsible for opening and closing duties of the repair shop.Responsible for mounting, adjusting, testing, grinding, p-texing, sharpening and waxing rental fleet as well as guest’s skis and snowboards.Responsible for maintaining shop machineryAssist with repair of rental equipmentAssist with mounting new rental skisAssist with pre-season testing of rental equipment.Responsible for accurately testing and documenting equipment involved in incidentsAdhere to department uniform and grooming standards.Report to work on-time for all scheduled shiftsMust follow policies and procedures outlined in the Wintergreen Handbook.Must be able to take on additional assignments and tasks assigned by the managerRepresent Wintergreen Resort in a positive, professional manner.Keep the shop and the surrounding area clean at all timesAssociate will be required to obtain certification from all major binding companies.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Basic record-keeping and report-writing.The ability to obtain current certification from all major binding companies.The ability to handle a hectic day and heavy workload.Must have the knowledge and communication skills to answer questions and provide customers with information on all aspects of skis, boots, bindings and snowboards.Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Prior knowledge of ski or resort industries is a plus.Must be 18 years or olderThe ability to remain productive while working independentlyEDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:High school diploma OR GED.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:This is Seasonal Full Time or Part Time positions. Position will begin late November/early December and will end mid-MarchCandidates must be able to stand for 8-10 hours, and able to lift up to 30 pounds.Must be able to walk outside in winter conditionsBENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play! We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan). Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.