Groomer (Durbin)

Please note, this position is located at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia Seasonal (Seasonal) Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks! Housing : Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent . Work Location : 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209 Pay : $15.00 to 17.00 based on experience and education this is subject to change at any time! Start Date : The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season. Seasonal : Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year. Schedule : Will require working early mornings, weekends, and holidays Employee Perks : Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage available Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts Discounts on Ikon Passes! 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18 Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations. Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more! Why Work with Us? Our Groomers are responsible for turning lumps and bumps into turn-tastic corduroy, moving and farming snow, building, maintaining and reshaping terrain parks and pipes, and constructing competition standard moguls and downhill race courses. Come see what Snowshoe mountain resort has to offer ! Job Responsibilities : Snow Grooming : Operate grooming machines and attachments to ensure a quality snow surface. Record Keeping : Maintain accurate log sheets and records. Equipment Operation : Use various equipment for summer trail maintenance and assist with grooming equipment upkeep. Labor Support : Help with snowmaking, lift operations, snow removal, and other tasks as needed. Event & Project Support : Assist with inter-company events, winter operations, and capital projects. Work Environment : Keep work areas clean and organized; monitor temperatures and forecasts. Communication : Update compressor house operators on hill conditions and inform Ski Patrol and other departments of unsafe conditions. Compliance & Safety : Follow OSHA and company procedures, attend safety training, use proper PPE, and report unsafe practices or conditions. Additional Tasks : Support contractors, cut new trails, maintain infrastructure, assist with snowmaking repairs, and handle mowing, weed eating, brush clearing, irrigation, and erosion control. Driving : Have a valid Driver's license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program Education : High School Diploma or GED Preferred Experience : Must meet at least 5 of the below criteria to qualify for higher positions Basic knowledge of grooming and / or heavy equipment operation Grooming experience preferred Ability to operate chain saws, weed eaters, pruning saws, torches, grinders, mulcher, chop saws, and hand tools Basic knowledge of snowmaking operations Basic knowledge of Terrain Park design and maintenance Welding / fabricating skills Basic mechanical skills Knowledge of basic construction principals Class D CDL First Aid / CPR certification Basic computer skills Must be Able to document experience / certifications ATV safety course, snowmobile safety Successful completion of Snowmaking / Grooming Must be able to identify all ski slopes at Snowshoe and Silver Creek within 2 weeks of hire Completion of Snow Science course if available All Information above is subject to change at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a