Lead Base Area Operator
About The Position
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Requirements
- Ability and willingness to ride chairlifts.
- Must have a Valid Driver's License & Satisfactory Driving Record (in accordance with VR Drivers Policy).
- Must be able and willing to work 1st and 2nd shifts.
- Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift up to perform medium work (defined as exerting up to 50lbs of force occasionally).
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
- Strong communication skills; communications in a positive, solution oriented way to proactively address maintenance and operational needs.
- Teamwork: able to work effectively with activities leadership and other department staff to plan, schedule, and complete maintenance tasks on time.
- Organizational skills: able to organize and accomplish a wide variety of tasks and prioritize daily work to maximize productivity and efficient maintenance of all activities.
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to adapt quickly in a highly dynamic work environment
- Ability to learn to use chemicals as directed
- Must possess visual acuity necessary for visual inspection involving work at a distance or within arm's reach and sanitation.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate ski or snowboard ability preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with day shift operations to give and receive pertinent information.
- Beginning of each shift set the tone; communicate expectations and delegate tasks and staff to achieve workload results.
- Communicate with Supervisor to ensure seamless workload results.
- Responsible for keeping Resort facilities clean during non-operative hours.
- Responsible for supervising staff to achieve custodial tasks.
- Understand the standards of all job tasks, and then coach staff to excel.
- Ensure the Custodial Department presents a positive public image of Okemo Mountain Resort through work performed and positive interactions with our guests.
- Ensure thorough, consistent training of staff members.
- Provide quality work then audit outcomes to accepted standards.
- Lead by example. Set proper appearance and conduct standards for custodial staff.
- Control inventory of custodial supplies by maintaining inventory records.
- Maintain equipment and tools in good operating condition.
- Ensure safe workplace environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free passes for employees
- Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- Free ski lessons
- Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
