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National Winter Activity Center Winter4Kids WINTER: Snow Grooming Operator-Groomer in Vernon Township, New Jersey
Position Purpose: Operates snowcat equipment for grooming mountain ski and snowboard trails and other areas of the mountain to produce quality snow surface; grooming trails including moving snow, flattening snow, powder-making, and compacting snow. Responsible for pre-trip inspections of grooming equipment prior to each shift; conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including checking fluid levels, bolts, belts, track tensions, etc. Documents and reports mechanical and safety issues, completes maintenance logs and checklists; performs light maintenance or repairs on equipment. Qualifications: 18 years of age or older Valid driver’s license with no restriction Ski area/industry experience Equipment operation background and experience with diesel engine/hydraulic machines Ability to speak, read, and write English Must be punctual, reliable, able to follow instructions and work as part of a team Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Documented snowmaking, grooming, and mountain operation experience- 3 years to 5 years of experience Documented experience of basic mechanical skills Awareness of ski area Operations, previous mountain experience is a plus Skiing and/or snowboarding ability preferred Responsibilities: Operates snowmaking equipment as directed by the Snowmaking Operation Plan. Conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment, including checking fluid levels, bolts, hoses, tensions, etc. and performs needed repairs. Operates grooming equipment to produce quality snow surface and maintain adequate snow levels throughout the ski area. Groom trails, including snow, flattening snow, building features, and compacting snow. Conducts regular maintenance checks on equipment; documents and reports mechanical and safety issues; completes and maintains maintenance logs and checklists. Manual labor in other slopes and trail work. Acquires acute safety practices pertaining to the above mentioned and other related equipment. Documents and report mechanical and safety issues, completes maintenance logs and checklists. Operates snowmobiles as directed provided by Winter 4 Kids training. Other duties as assigned. Work Environment & Physical Demands:Outdoors in very cold temperatures Under plumes of snow guns, wet and cold conditions Lift heavy objects including snowmobiles Skiing or walking with bamboo, signs, tools, hoses, etc. Materials Used: Prinoth Groomer Snowmobiles and UTV Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in in the workplace is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases. Equipment Used in Job: Appropriate PPE, Snow guys, hoses, hydrants, compressors, hand tools, torches, snowmobile, skis, or snowboard. WINTER SCHEDULE: 12 AM - 08AM