Storm Crew Laborer Lead

Storm Crew Laborer Lead

The Storm Crew Laborer Lead supervises the Laborer and Snow Shoveler / Trash Laborers teams with safe and efficient snow removal operations around the resort in the winter months. During the summer months the Laborer Lead works with Laborers / Lead Laborers to complete lawn mowing tasks, storm water system maintenance task and a variety of other skilled tasks around the resort.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following, other duties may be assigned :

• Acts as a lead among small 2-6 man teams.
• Operates a variety of lawn mowing equipment and shovels snow on a daily basis.
• Shovels snow to clear walkways, trash can areas, propane tanks, propane farms, egress doors, back decks (up to 30' high), roofs, exhaust vents, propane meter doors and vehicles.
• Mows lawn around commercial and residential buildings on and off property, stormwater ponds, road sides and ditches.
• Cleans gutters up to 40' high off a ladder and ensures they are free of debris and working properly to day light.
• Performs general set up and miscellaneous projects around the resort to include the Ice Haus, Waterpark, Soccer Fields, Amphitheater and on-mountain work.
• Collects rubbish throughout resorts residential properties.
• Displays an ability to work in a variety of resort settings while managing a team and taking direction themselves.
• Performs accurate installation of scaffolding.
• Operates heavy machinery on a limited basis to include skid steer, man lift and bucket loader operation.
• Performs equipment inspections prior to operation to ensure all vehicles, excavator, loader and skid steer are in operational order. Reports any issues to maintenance shop for resolution.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to original position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists in supervision of 2-6 employees in the Storm Crew department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees (including termination as required); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read & comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Must be able to use timeclock for punching in and out from shifts and communicate via radio.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must hold valid Driver's License and be eligible for enrollment on Jay Peak Resort's Motor Vehicle Insurance policy.

Other Skills & Abilities

Must have the ability to communicate professionally with guests and provide resort directions or answer questions / direct help as needed. Must be self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Candidates will have a solid willingness to learn and grow as well as the ability to motivate their teams, maintain and collect paperwork, problem solve and report progress / challenges to management.

Other Qualifications

Must be available to work overtime in winter months to complete snow removal duties. Must be familiar with skid steer and loader as well as dirt work, catch basins, manholes, conduit and rough grading.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move 100 pounds or more. Special vision requirements of this position include depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and frequently working near moving mechanical parts or exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid (non-weather) conditions, working in high or precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Why Work at Jay Peak?

We're a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We're rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We're a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It's not for everyone but we're not looking for everyone-we're looking for you.

If You Have What It Takes, Here's What You'll Get

Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands / requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-327-2183 or hr@jaypeakresort.com.