Snowmakers - Wilmington, United States - The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain

Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The primary goal is to safely and efficiently operate snowmaking equipment. Must be a team player and take great pride in a job well done. The snowmaking team strives to provide a perfect product every day while displaying a positive attitude.

Job Tasks/Responsibilities

After an orientation period and on-the-job-training, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Unconditionally use the appropriate personal protective equipment required for the various types of work to be done.
• Perform general maintenance and housekeeping of buildings, equipment, snow guns and hoses.
• Know how to set up, start up, adjust and shut down different types of snow guns.
• Be willing and able to train junior snowmakers in the proper operation of the snowmaking equipment that the department uses.
• Be able to operate a snowmobile in a safe and efficient manner.
• Be willing to help in other departments during peak periods. This may include lift operations, parking, food and beverage, etc.
• Perform general maintenance and pre-operational checks on equipment.
• Receive daily work instruction and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Be able to troubleshoot and correct malfunctions and breakdowns of snowmaking equipment.
• Have a basic understanding of the valving, pump and compressor stations.
• Other duties as assigned by management or supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions. Must complete a satisfactory MVR check.
• Must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age.
• Prior snowmobile, snowmaking, and/or ski resort experience is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to pull, lift or drag 75lbs or more and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability and desire to work long shifts in adverse, wintery conditions.
• Ability to work at night, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Must be a proponent of teamwork.
• Ability to work within guidelines of the Hermitage Club's Safety Program.
• Willing to work in a physically demanding job on challenging terrain.
• Please note The Hermitage Club does not provide housing.

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 qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

The Hermitage Club at Haystack Mountain is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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