Sugarloaf Terrain Park Groomer

Sugarloaf; Carrabassett Valley (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lift pass

F&B and retail discounts

Lessons and rentals discounts

Nordic trails access

Partner resort passes

Job summary

Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, ME is seeking a Terrain Park snowcat operator for the upcoming winter season. You will maintain and groom terrain parks nightly and help install park features, ensuring safe, fun experiences for guests.

The role requires a high school diploma, 18+, and hands-on grooming or snowcat experience. Availability for nights, weekends and some holidays is essential; strong teamwork and attention to detail help us keep the parks photo-ready each day.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years old.
• Prior terrain park grooming or snowcat experience preferred.
• Available for nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Positive team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate grooming equipment.
• Complete all pre-op and post-op procedures.
• Maintain park grooming logs and build maps.
• Groom space between park features and regrade takeoffs as needed.
• Groom park spaces and communicate issues with hand crew.
• Assist with overnight building tasks as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with grooming and other departments.

Skills

Strong skier/snowboarder

Team player

Attention to detail

Night/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Snowcat operation

Grooming equipment

Park grooming logs

Job description

Overview

We are currently searching for a motivated individual to join our Terrain Park team later this coming winter as a Terrain Park snowcat operator. The focus of a park cat operator is the nightly maintenance of our parks and construction or installation of park features.

At Sugarloaf we pride ourselves on offering the best parks possible from opening to closing day. This position is key for keeping our network of terrain parks safe, fun, and exciting for our guests.

This winter season role comes with great job perks and is expected to start at an hourly wage between $18 - 25 per hour depending upon previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of grooming equipment
• Completion of all pre-op and post op procedures
• Completion of park grooming logs and updating build maps
• Park specific trail maintenance; i.e. filling in ruts and holes, regrading takeoffs, etc.
• Grooming of space between park features
• Communicate with hand crew about any issues from the previous day, or if anything needs extra attention in the morning
• Assist with and/or complete overnight building
• Able to take written direction and accomplish goals independently with little to no supervision
• Work together as a team with both grooming and other departments

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school degree and be at least 18 years of age
• Strong skier/snowboarder with some park riding experience preferred
• Previous terrain park grooming experience or snowcat experience is necessary, but exceptions may be made for those who can demonstrate exceptional knowledge in other aspects of terrain park operations in their application
• Must be available nights, weekends, and some holidays
• Must be a positive team player
• Attention to detail and the drive to try and make our parks "photo-shoot ready" every day.

Sugarloaf Team Member Benefits Include

• Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding
• Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations
• Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
• Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location
• Discounted passes at other Boyne and industry partner resorts