What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate Snowmaker - Full Time/Winter Seasonal - Breckenridge, CO 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.
Welcome to Breck Nation. Come be a part of one of the most unique communities anywhere. The character and personality of our resort is unique, fun, independent, laid-back, authentic and welcoming. Once you visit, you feel like a local, no matter where you are from, or what your background is. Once you leave, you take a piece of our character back with you and are changed forever. Breck is a worldwide community of people who share our passion and mentality; our spirit transcends borders and has created its own nation of followers who live the Breck lifestyle.
Snowmakers will assist in the production of machine made snow while striving for quality, safety, and efficiency to ensure an exceptional experience for our guests. The job duties of Intermediate Snowmakers include, but are not limited to:
- Performs visual inspections and routine maintenance of snow guns and hoses, including setup and tear down.
- Recognizes unsafe equipment and /or working conditions, corrects or advises more senior staff
- Assists with or responsible for loading , transporting and setting up snowmaking equipment in specific mountain conditions
- Develops a basic understanding of control /monitoring system
- Trains entry level staff on snowmaking logistics, equipment operation, snow quality checks and safety
Job Requirements:
- Previous snowmaking experience
- Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
- Fluent in English
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
- Previous experience driving ATVs, snowmobiles and other equipment preferred
- Ability to work with various hand and power tools
- Comfortable working around heavy equipment
- Ability to work outside in adverse conditions
- Adhere to Departmental and Vail Resorts safety standards
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.
