Snowmaker/Equipment Operator NA-08

U.S. Army MWR

Village of Highland Falls (NY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Army MWR at West Point seeks a Snowmaker/Equipment Operator NA-08 to maintain and operate winter equipment at the Victor Constant Ski Area within the Army Community Recreation Division. The official title is Recreational Equipment Operator NA-08 with the working title Snowmaker/Equipment Operator NA-08.

The role requires operating snowmaking machines, lifts and vehicles, performing repairs, and completing seasonal maintenance while working outdoors in winter conditions at West Point.

Qualifications

Experience operating a variety of equipment, machines and vehicles, including diesel snowcat, John Deere Tractor, air compressors and snowmaking equipment.
Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs on gas/diesel engines and mechanical systems.
Ability to diagnose and maintain major and minor equipment and hand/power tools.
Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicles: pickup with snowplow, ATVs, snowcats, snowmobiles, and large mowing machines.
Troubleshoot, perform and coordinate maintenance and repairs on equipment and machines.
Perform facility and grounds maintenance including seasonal winterization/de-winterization, ground restoration, grass trimming, and building maintenance.
Operate equipment and machinery such as electric snowmaking machines, chairlift, rope tow, high pressure pumps, air compressors, and power tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing repairs

Carpentry repairs

Driver's license

Tools

Diesel equipment

Air compressor

Electric chair lift

Electric rope tow

Snowmaking machine

Snowcat

ATV

Power tools

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Victor Constant Ski Area, Army Community Recreation Division at West Point Outdoor Recreation Department.

NOTE: The official title for this position is Recreational Equipment Operator NA-08. The "working title" is Snowmaker/Equipment Operator NA-08.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

This job is open to

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Operates a variety of vehicles: pickup truck with snowplow, ATV's, snow cats, snowmobiles, and large mowing machines.
Troubleshoots, performs and coordinates maintenance and repairs on equipment and machines. Work involves removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts of components of the assigned equipment.
Performs facility and grounds maintenance to include seasonal winterization/de-winterization, ground restoration, grass cutting, weed whacking, tree trimming, construction and maintenance of small buildings, cleaning and rental equipment repairs.
Operates a variety of equipment and machinery such as: electric snowmaking machines, chairlift, rope tow, high pressure air/water pumps, air compressors, aftercoolers, chain saws, pressure washers, and miscellaneous power tools.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
This position has been designated as a testing designated position (TDP). As a condition of employment, incumbent of a TDP is subject to a random drug test.
Medical examination required. Physical effort includes prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, climbing, stooping, working in uncomfortable positions; lifting/carrying equipment and parts weighing up to 50lbs.
Most work performed outdoors or in open area shops. Incumbent is exposed to long period of extreme cold, wind and inclement weather, high levels of noise, slippery surfaces, day and night in the winter.
Work hours may involve weekday, weekend, holiday and night duty.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

Experience operating a variety of equipment, machines and vehicles, including but not limited to diesel tracked vehicles (snowcat), John Deere Utility Tractor, motor v1600 cfm(cubic feet per minute) diesel air compressor, 440V snow making machine (SMI), Borvig electric chair lift, electric rope tow, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), standard shift 4x4 trucks, fuel/water pumps and miscellaneous hand/power tools.
Basic knowledge and understanding of electricity, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
Ability to perform troubleshooting and routine repairs on gas/diesel engines and mechanical mechanisms.
Ability to trouble shoot, diagnose and perform repairs/maintenance of major and minor equipment, hand tools and light machinery.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics as listed above.

It is recommended that all of the above be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

Possess a valid driver's license.

Proof Of License Will Be Required Prior To Appointment.

Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Note:

Candidates with Special Qualifying Skills and Experience may be brought in higher than the Step 1 rate of pay, determined by the Hiring Manager.

Initial Cut-Off Date

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management's need to fill positions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Area of Consideration

This job is open to US Citizens and Non-Citizens residing within a 75-mile radius of West Point, NY. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Required Documents

Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Resume