Terrain Park Groomer

Sun Valley Resort; Idaho; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Valley Resort in Idaho is seeking an experienced Terrain Park Groomer to support nightly construction, maintenance, and grooming of terrain parks. The role focuses on building and maintaining park features, operating snowcats safely, and collaborating with Terrain Park, Snowmaking, and Grooming teams to deliver exceptional conditions for guests.

The ideal candidate has a background in snowcat operation, thrives in a team, and commits to safety, quality, and reliability during winter

Qualifications

• Minimum two years snow grooming experience; terrain park ops preferred.
• Experience operating snowcats in mountain environments.
• Must be 18+ years old; valid U.S. driver's license.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform nightly grooming and maintenance of terrain parks for safe, high-quality conditions.
• Build, reshape, and maintain terrain park features with grooming equipment.
• Complete maintenance on terrain park features that could not be addressed during daytime operations.
• Install new terrain park features and assist with park rebuilds throughout the season.
• Communicate with Terrain Park staff about completed work, feature conditions, maintenance needs, and features requiring inspection or closure.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of snowcats, including checking fluid levels, identifying equipment damage, and reporting mechanical issues.
• Clean snowcats after each shift and maintain equipment in a safe and operational condition.
• Complete required maintenance reports and communicate repair needs to the Vehicle Maintenance team.
• Assist Snowmaking with relocating fan guns and equipment as needed.
• Support grooming and trail-building operations outside of terrain parks when operational needs require.
• Maintain a culture of safety by following all operating procedures and communicating hazards promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Snow grooming

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Snowcats

Two-way radios

Job description

Sun Valley Resort is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Terrain Park Groomer to support the nightly construction, maintenance, and grooming of terrain parks. This position is responsible for building and maintaining terrain park features, operating grooming equipment safely and efficiently, and collaborating with Terrain Park, Snowmaking, and Grooming teams to provide exceptional conditions for guests. The ideal candidate is a skilled snowcat operator who thrives in a team environment, takes pride in producing high-quality terrain, and is committed to safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform nightly grooming and maintenance of terrain parks to ensure safe, high-quality, and contest-ready conditions.
• Build, reshape, and maintain terrain park features using snow grooming equipment.
• Complete maintenance on terrain park features that could not be addressed during daytime operations.
• Install new terrain park features and assist with park rebuilds throughout the season.
• Communicate with Terrain Park staff regarding completed work, feature conditions, maintenance needs, and features requiring inspection or closure.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of snowcats, including checking fluid levels, identifying equipment damage, and reporting mechanical issues.
• Clean snowcats after each shift and maintain equipment in a safe and operational condition.
• Complete required maintenance reports and communicate repair needs to the Vehicle Maintenance team.
• Assist Snowmaking with relocating fan guns and equipment as needed.
• Support grooming and trail-building operations outside of terrain parks when operational needs require.
• Maintain a culture of safety by following all operating procedures and communicating hazards promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of snow grooming experience and one year of terrain park grooming or terrain park operations experience preferred.
• Experience operating snowcats in mountain environments.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining strong communication with multiple departments.
• Experience using two-way radios and communicating clearly in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to hear and respond to instructions and operational information.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including snow, wind, rain, cold temperatures, and low visibility.
• Ability to respond appropriately during equipment breakdowns or emergency situations.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules throughout the winter season.
• Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, climbing, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
• Ability to safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all winter weather conditions for extended periods.