What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grinder Operator - Summer Seasonal 2014, Full Time - Afton Alps, MN position at vailresorts.valhalla.stage?
Experience of a Lifetime. More than just our mission, these words describe our unique and iconic resorts and the people who share a desire to achieve and experience excellence. One of our core values is providing an exceptional experience to our guests and to our employees. An opportunity to work at Vail Resorts is an opportunity to bring out your full passion for everything our company stands for, including our commitment to our product, the communities we live in, the environment and our shareholders. Our employees are good at what they do, and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm and pride to work.
For 50 years, Afton Alps has delighted the Twin Cities’ families as one of the Midwest’s premier winter destinations. Nestled in the scenic St. Croix River Valley just outside Minneapolis and St. Paul, this sprawling resort poured $10 million this fall 2013 into re-imagining the guest experience with renovated base area facilities, a powerful state-of-the-art snowmaking system and a new cutting edge terrain park.
With nearly 300 skiable acres, 50 trails, 18 lifts and four terrain parks, there is enough terrain to challenge experts to beginners, day or night.
Accessible, affordable and fun, this big-time resort with a small-town feel has converted thousands of first-timers into lifelong skiers and riders, and now with the opportunity to take that passion to Vail Resorts’ iconic western mountains, Afton Alps is truly the place where Epic begins.
Afton Alps - part of Vail Resorts is seeking hard working and motivated employees to work at our resort this upcoming winter season.
Job Responsibilites:
- Ability to use hand grinders to clean and prep lift towers and chair surfaces for painting
- Grind, sand and polish lift towers and chairs
- Must be able to work at heights up to 30 feet
- Adhere to established safety policies, procedures and practices
- Demonstrate teamwork by working with others to improve overall standards of performance and service
- Willing and able to cross-train on other positions or projects within the maintenance department
- Other tasks and work duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Able to meet physical demands of the position such as standing outside in inclement weather for long periods of time, lifting at least 50 lbs, etc.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- This position requires working in all positions: including on knees, crawling, overhead and frequently moving heavy objects in awkward positions.
- Must have flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Have Fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe. These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.
Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
