Ski Technician

Green Mountain Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun team environment

Competitive pay

401K

Job summary

Peter Glenn in Orlando, FL is seeking skilled ski technicians to deliver expert service, repair and maintenance for skis and snowboards, including boot fitting, binding installation and adjustment, tuning, stone grinding, hot waxing, delamination repair, base welding and epoxy work.

Technicians also perform shop tasks, assist in other areas when busy, and uphold safety and cleanliness in all operations, while delivering friendly, knowledgeable customer service and keeping gear ready for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Retail experience required.
• Experience on skis and snowboards a plus; willing to train the right applicant.
• Fluent in English; second language desirable.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Passion for mountain sports and ability to share with customers.
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide ski/snowboard repair and maintenance services (boot fitting, binding installation, tuning).
• Perform stone grinding, hot waxing, delamination repair and base welding as needed.
• Operate tuning machines and maintain shop cleanliness and safety.
• Assist in other store areas during peak times while maintaining customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical inclination

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Retail experience required

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: IDrive 18 - Orlando, FL 32819
Position Type: Seasonal
Job Category: Retail

Our ski technicians are the heart of our service program, providing customers with technical know-how while providing repair and maintenance expertise for their equipment. In addition to friendly and knowledgeable customer service, technicians are responsible for a variety of ski and snowboard services, including boot fitting; binding installation and adjustment; function testing; ski/snowboard tuning, including stone grinding and hot waxing; delamination repair; base welding and epoxy work. Technicians also perform general shop maintenance, including ski tuning machines. During the busiest part of our season, technicians are often asked to help out in other parts of the store as well, all while ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and functionality in all aspects of the shop operations.

All Peter Glenn technicians hold customer safety as a primary consideration. All equipment returned to customers from our shop has been carefully examined and cared for as though it were our own. Our customers know this and as a result our ski techs are respected and trusted as the professionals they are.

Skills / Requirements

• A passion for mountain sports and lifestyle and the ability to share that passion with customers
• Knowledge of, or a keen desire to learn, about winter sports equipment and accessories
• Proven problem-solving ability: effectively identifying, analyzing, following through, and resolving issues, and a proven ability to show attention to detail
• Great attitude & quick learner
• Mechanically inclined
• Effective communication skills-- clear, concise, and positive, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task
• Ability to complete tasks quickly and under pressure
• Remain current on new industry products and trends; demonstrate knowledge of products

Qualifications / Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Retail experience required
• Experienced or certified (certification is available through equipment manufacturers) is a plus.
• Experience working on skis and snowboards a plus. Willing to train the right applicant
• Must be fluent in English, fluency in second language highly desirable
• Able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing, and walking short distances
• Able to tolerate squatting, lifting, carrying (ski/snowboard equipment, some boxes up to 50 lbs, with assistance) are also required
• Possible other physical demands talking, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, carrying, climbing, and more

Benefits

• Benefits include a fun team environment, competitive pay, and 401K.
• Also, as a Peter Glenn employee not only can you gain knowledge through ExpertVoice training website but earn super discounts below wholesale on all of your favorite brands.