Parking Attendant - Winter Season

Who We Are:  At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.  

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts 
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Seasonal Parking Attendant will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes. The base services department is currently accepting applications for part time seasonal parking attendants (weekends). Ability to work additional hours during holiday periods preferred.  Parking attendants perform all tasks necessary to provide parking, traffic, and shuttle services at Winter Park Resort - directing vehicles into parking lot spaces; maintaining traffic flow at intersections, roads, and transportation circle; monitor and assist vehicles and pedestrians, assisting guests and employees in a friendly and helpful manner. Familiarity with Winter Park Resort, town and valley is desirable. Experience working with the public in high volume situations desirable.  Must be in good physical condition able to withstand sub-zero temperatures for extended periods.  Applicant must demonstrate an ability to work independently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Direct vehicles into parking lot spaces. Maintain traffic flow at intersections, roads, and transportation circle.
• Monitor and assist vehicles and pedestrians in skier drop off zones.
• Perform traffic hut duties including opening and closing procedures; control of vehicles into reserved parking, pay lot, disabled parking, skier drop off; pickup; and transportation circle; and collecting and securing pay lot fees.
• Perform sign and cone set up/take down procedures including cleaning and repairs.
• Assist guests in loading and unloading town and outlying shuttle buses. Assist guests to proper walkways, facilities, and exits.  Monitor orderly flow of pedestrians through traffic.
• Public and employee safety
• Be alert for potential hazards involving vehicles, pedestrians, and equipment. Take responsible action to prevent accidents.
• Report and/or correct any unsafe conditions.
• Follow, consistently, safety procedures and utilize appropriate safety equipment.
• Assist with vehicle, public, and employee accidents as required. Follow accident reporting procedures.

Other Duties

• Assist guests and employees with directions and information in a friendly, professional manner. Effectively handle first-line conflicts and problems.
• Operate resort vehicles (if approved driver).
• Assist grounds crew with general duties, snow removal, and sanding duties around assigned work area.
• Pick up litter and remove trash in parking lots, skier drop off, and transportation circle.
• Control special event and VIP parking areas during special events.
• Assist local police or sheriff’s office, security, and/or ski patrol with emergency evacuation and accident response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Colorado driver’s license; clean Motor Vehicle Record desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and public relations skills.
• Physical requirements: Withstand extreme cold for periods of up to four hours.
• Ability to operate 4x4 trucks, shovel/scrape ice desirable.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (general education diploma) desirable

Experience:

• Familiarity with Winter Park Resort and surrounding services; town and valley desirable.
• Some experience working with public preferred.

WAGE:

Hourly pay: $25

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above.  With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Salary : $25