JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                 SKI - Snow Groomer

FLSA:                         Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:           Manager, Mountain Operations

SUMMARY: Must be able to perform grooming operations, in a safe manner, with limited supervision. Wintergreen takes pride in producing the best snow surface for our customers. Much of this work is done late at night to keep the slopes open for daytime operations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES: 

• Able to groom slopes to produce the best product possible for our guests. 
• Have a positive attitude towards guest service. 
• Able to respond quickly to requests by Management. 
• Understand and perform all safety aspects of equipment operation, for example; 
• Be aware of skiers/snowboarders on runs and traverses. 
• Be aware of fixed obstacles; hydrants, manholes, transformers, etc. 
• Use lights and other warning equipment at all times. 
• Assure equipment is in safe working order prior to and during its use. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified applicants will be in good physical condition and able to work 12+ hour shifts outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Be able to lift over 50 pounds when necessary.
• Capable of walking on snow safely.
• Heavy equipment experience 
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with Manager, Compressor Building, and other snowmakers by use of two-way radio. 
• Additionally, candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

High school diploma OR GED.   

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Required to sit for extended periods, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, stretch, reach, lift, climb and walk.
• Occasional lifting of objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to tolerate long hours on the job and working in cold weather conditions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:

Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers.  A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play!   We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan).  Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.  

We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake.  If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.   The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.