Snowmaker Crew Lead - Full Time Winter Seasonal - Beaver Creek CO
Snowmaker Crew Lead - Full Time Winter Seasonal - Beaver Creek CO
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Snowmaker: Crew Lead Full Time Winter Seasonal Beaver Creek CO
Beaver Creek: At the gate you leave everyday life behind. Thats why people travel to Beaver Creek Colorado from all over the world and many make it a tradition. The drama of rock and sky the sheer grandeur of this place is one reason. That it is North Americas World Cup mountain is another. It is also a place of intimacy. A private resort hidden from view with the power to bring people together
Essential Job Functions:
As a snowmaking Crew Leadyou will bring your previous snowmaking experience to the position whileassisting withlaying the groundwork for anotherepic ski season. You will be striving for quality safety and efficiency to ensure an exceptional experience for our also assist with daytoday operations in the safe production of a suitable snow surface andwill work as a team member while supervising other snowmakers. TheCrew Leadmust demonstrate and be able teach proper snow quality checks snow gun adjustments assembly and operation of all types of snow guns and equipment placement on trails.
In this job you will be working long hours overnights and exposed tothe elements. This importantrole is criticalto getting theski season up and running. During a typical shift you will ride chair lifts or drive snowmobiles along ski trails to reach snow equipment attach hoses from snow equipment to nozzles of aboveground outlets for underground compressed air and water pipelines and move/dig out hoses and snow guns buried under snow. Knowledge of and comfort with tools is important when performing general maintenance on the snow making equipment. You will returndefective or frozen snow equipment tocompressor roomfor repair using you will be responsible forrepositioning theequipmentof direct snowfall to other sections of trail or close valves to shut off equipment when snow coverage is completed. While cleaning dirt and frozen snow from equipment you will beusing hand tools. You will be responsible for your personal safety the safety of our guests and fellow employees.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate a variety of construction equipment including backhoe forklift oxyacetylene welding torch welding machine pipe threaded hand tools and other related tools in order to complete maintenance and repair duties
- Maintaining a safe work environment
- Conduct performance evaluations on snowmakers
- Conduct proper training for employees
- Work to maximize the production of the most efficient snow possible
- Work with other Crew Leads to resolve and issues that may arise
- Perform pipefitting and plumbing by cutting threading and welding pipe
- Utilizes welding and metal fabricating skills in order to repair items not directly related to pumps and compressors
Requirements:
- A valid drivers licenseand anacceptable MRVrecord (MVR check will be required before starting work) Required
- Threeseasons ofexperience in snowmaking Required
- Knowledgeof basic mechanical equipmentelectronic drive systems and controls Required
- Able to hike rugged terrain at altitude in all mountain weather conditions Required
- High School diploma or equivalent Required
- Must be atleast 18 years of age Required
- Able to work without supervision Required
- Able towork outside in physically demanding winter conditions of any kind during 12 hour shifts Required
- Demonstrate excellent verbal skills in English Required
- Able to lift pull or drag75lbs and stand for long periods of time Required
- Able to work weekend holiday and overnight shifts Required
- Must be available to work from the beginning of October 2014through December or January 2015 if the snowmaking season is extended Required
- Basic computer skills Preferred
Learn More About:
Grooming Policy: Creek:Beaver Creek Resort
Have Fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe. These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury destinationbased travel at iconic locations we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm pride and commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.
Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
