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Looking for an exciting job this winter? Do you love powder days, and unlimited, direct-to-lift access to Colorado's two best mountain resorts, Winter Park and Steamboat? Do you not only love new gear but want to know everything about it as well?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Report to work on time and healthy for the assigned shift.
Check out hoses and guns to be used and make sure they are in good operating condition.
Set up and operate snow guns.
Move and check guns when necessary.
Thaw out various pieces of equipment when required, including frozen hydrants, guns, etc.
Perform field duties necessary for operation of snowmaking system.
Wear safety equipment. Perform your job safely.
Install temporary snowmaking lines to areas and trails needing snow and not covered by the existing system.
Maintain proper storage of hoses and guns in Control Building.
Maintain a clean and orderly Control Building.
Maintain and fuel trucks and snowmobiles according to instruction.
Follow procedures in Snowmobile Safety Manual. Ask experienced snowmobile drivers for proper as well as safe routes
Report accidents to Controller immediately.
Maintain a friendly, congenial and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and other employees.
Carry out instructions from Controller and Master Snowmakers.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to operate the following:

Snowmaking Equipment
Snowmobiles
Trucks and tire chains
Possible use of Snowcat to haul equipment
Hand and power tools
sleds behind snowmobiles
Radios, headphones
Ear plugs, hearing protection
4-wheelers, all-terrain-vehicles
Brush cutters
Propane torches
Compressor
Rock drill and bits
Chainsaws
Time clock
Ice caulks for difficult terrain
Possible use of snowcat to haul equipment


Your next adventure can start this winter. Are you ready?

Our lunch breaks are like nothing else, and our day-to-day lives can be better than most other people's vacations. Winter Park Resort is a four-season mountain playground offering 2 mountains, 7 territories and more than you imagine -- with world-class features in our Terrain Parks Territory, the #1 moguls in Mary Jane Territory, and 350in (890cm) of snow on average each year.

We work to play. Are you in?

Perks and benefits -- Free ski/ride lessons, discounted rentals, discounted meals, discounted retail and, oh, yeah, the crazy pass privileges. Employees receive a free season pass to Winter Park and Steamboat, 5 free days at Intrawest mountain resorts in Ontario, Quebec, Vermont and West Virginia, and free access to 18+ industry partner resorts in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.

Visit www.winterparkresort.com/employment for full job descriptions and to apply!