Winter Rental Technician 26.27

Bogus Basin Recreational Association, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bogus Basin Recreational Association, Inc. is seeking a Rental Technician to equip guests with ski or snowboard gear and provide friendly, expert guidance during the winter season in Boise National Forest, ID.

This seasonal, mid-November through mid-May role focuses on safety, customer service, and ensuring a memorable experience for visitors. You will fit boots, adjust equipment, educate guests on proper use, answer questions, and maintain a welcoming, professional environment in a busy rental

Qualifications

• Passionate about Bogus Basin’s Mission.
• Ability to work with people of all ages.
• Basic knowledge of skiing/snowboarding.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Fit guests with the proper ski or snowboard boots.
• Adjust skis and boards properly for guests.
• Educate guests on their equipment to help provide an enjoyable experience.
• Assist guests with questions and/or issues.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward guests and staff.
• Promote safety by following safe practices and reporting any unsafe situations.

Skills

Skiing basics

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Description

Join the Team: Rental Technician

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Boise National Forest, ID, Part or Full-Time, Seasonal (Mid-November through Mid-May)

The Rental Technician position helps create memorable experiences for guests by outfitting them with the proper equipment during the winter operation season.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Fit guests with the proper ski or snowboard boots.
• Adjust skis and boards properly for guests.
• Educate guests on their equipment to help provide an enjoyable experience.
• Assist guests with questions and/or issues.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward guests and staff.
• Promote safety by following safe practices and reporting any unsafe situations.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job

• Clean and organize the rental shop and surrounding area.
• Clear snow from the entrances and exits.
• Performs other related tasks as necessary.

Requirements

• What You Bring to Bogus Basin
• Passionate about Bogus Basin’s Mission.
• Ability to work with people of all ages.
• Basic knowledge of skiing/snowboarding.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, balance, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to assist and communicate effectively with young students in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform heavy work (defined as exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects).
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work mid-November through mid-May.

Working Conditions

• Mostly indoor, although occasionally outdoors.
• Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive seasonal pay.
• Supportive, inclusive, mission-driven workplace.
• Opportunities to enjoy mountain recreation and perks during employment.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Bogus Basin, you will help provide memorable guest experiences, support our mission, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment. If you're ready to bring your energy, positivity, and technical skills to a place where community meets the mountain, we want to hear from you.

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living:

Enjoy the rare opportunity to work at a four-season mountain recreation area while living in Boise—one of the fastest-growing, most livable cities in the U.S. With a vibrant downtown, walkable neighborhoods, and a thriving arts and food scene, Boise offers urban amenities with small-town charm, just 16 miles from the slopes.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused:

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable outdoor recreation, education, and community programming year-round. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the mountain and its people; not shareholders. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun shape a workplace where everyone is welcome.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors:

Located in the Boise National Forest, Bogus Basin offers year-round activities. Employees enjoy the perks of mountain life with none of the resort town isolation.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Rental Technician, you will ensure guests have a safe and enjoyable experience by providing properly fitted equipment and expert guidance. You will interact with visitors of all ages, answer questions, and maintain a professional, welcoming environment while promoting safety.

A Day in the Life

Start your day by preparing the rental shop and checking inventory. Throughout the day, you’ll fit guests with ski or snowboard boots, adjust equipment, educate guests on proper use, and respond to questions or concerns. By day’s end, you’ll leave knowing you helped create a positive experience for visitors while maintaining a safe and efficient rental operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application assistance available upon request.