Nordic Center Trail Maintenance Crew - Part Time - Summer Seasonal - Northstar, CA (111068)

One of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America,Northstar Californiais host to a base area village featuring unique shops and restaurants, a conference center, 9,000 square foot outdoor skating rink, on-site lodging, special events and more! A winter sport enthusiast's paradise, Northstar offers 97 ski trails spread across 3,170 acres, award-winning terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and Telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, and fly-fishing!

The Nordic Center Trail Maintenance position will be responsible for trail maintenance and repair on the cross country trail system. This may include assisting with felling, limbing, bucking, and cleanup of hazardous trees, removal of rocks, stumbs, and shrubs, installation of trail markers and signs, and trash cleanup. Duties may also extend to mounting, cleaning, and waxing of skis (cross country and telemark), maintenance of the Nordic Center facilities, transporting equipment and/or material, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing exceptional guest service at all times for both internal and external guests to create the safest and most enjoyable experience possible.
• Protecting the safety of self, co-workers, and Northstar California Resort guests at all times by following all company and department safety policies and procedures.
• Providing guests with information about the summer trail system and offerings, as well as other resort and local information (directions, prices, etc.).
• Assisting the Nordic Center Manager(s) with coordination and administrative duties as needed.
• Conducting equipment, trail, and facility maintenance as needed (including cleaning saws, sweeping, trash removal, etc.).
• Exhibiting punctuality and time management skills while completing assigned tasks (including reliably clocking in and out for breaks).
• Maintaining a commitment to learning and improvement by evaluating personal performance and accepting feedback from crew members and supervisor(s).
• Reporting any potentially harmful equipment or situations as well as accidents or incidents to the immediate supervisor(s) without delay.
• Contributing to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, accepting diverse assignments, and maintaining a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.
• Assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and for the safety of guests and employees, and participating in all safety and service meetings.
• Maintaining flexible work hours (short days, long breaks, etc.) with the ability to respond to changes in the work environment (weather, on site events, etc.).
• Operating equipment (including off road vehicles, chainsaws, power pole saws, and other power tools) in a safe manner that will not lead to injury to self or others.
• Driving (including off road vehicles) in accordance with the law and Northstar California Resort policies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to carry out oral and written instructions, requesting clarification when needed.
• Basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs and internet navigation, including email.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and perform well in a team.
• Ability to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with forestry operations including equipment use (saws, offroad vehicles, etc.).
• Experience working or recreating in the Nordic industry.
• Experience working with a variety of guests in the guest service industry.
• Knowledge of the local area and resort.

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Northstar Mountain Resort

Have fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Values. 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 a 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