Adventure Park Snowmaker/Maintenance

Town of Frisco•Frisco, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This hourly position includes several areas of responsibility, including site setup, early season snowmaking, construction of the tubing hill, ski hill, and terrain park, daily operations, and safety. This position will work nights and other non-traditional hours to facilitate snowmaking and opening of the Frisco Adventure Park site during the early season. After the completion of the snowmaking season, the focus of this position will be around all aspects of the tubing operation. Responsible for delivering terrain park, ski hill, and tubing hill services to guests. This includes delivering exceptional customer service by assisting guests with rope tow and magic carpet loading and unloading lifts safely. This position works with a partner at all times during snowmaking. This position must coordinate and communicate with guest service staff to ensure seamless safe and effective Adventure Park Operations. The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire – provided by the Town)
18+ years of age to drive Town vehicle.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
Weight LIFTING: Up to 10 Pounds 2/3 OR MORE
Weight LIFTING: Up to 25 Pounds 2/3 OR MORE
Weight LIFTING: Up to 100 Pounds 1/3 to 2/3
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Standing 2/3 OR MORE
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Walking 2/3 OR MORE
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Sitting 2/3 OR MORE
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Using hands to finger, hands to feel 2/3 OR MORE
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Reaching with hands and arms 2/3 OR MORE
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Climb or balance 2/3 OR MORE
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 2/3 OR MORE
OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Talk or hear 2/3 OR MORE
Indoor/Outdoor: 100% Outdoor
Extremely noisy at times, Drift snow additive, Fuel, Oils, Gasoline
Holidays, evenings and weekends are required.
High pressure snowmaking equipment including snow guns and water pump, Magic Carpet, rope tow, snowcat, UTV, snowmobile, snow blower, utility vehicle, high electrical voltage, truck, trailer and tubes.
The position requires the ability to travel over snow and ice in challenging weather conditions as well as working outdoors in extreme weather conditions for long periods of time up to 6 hours.
Physical demands include walking up and downhill on snow and ice, lifting and carrying heavy objects, post-holing through snow, bending, shoveling, pulling or pushing heavy objects, raking, and standing for long periods of time.
Required to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
This position also requires speaking with guests in a crowded and fast-paced environment.
Close Vision: YES
Distance Vision: YES
Color Vision: YES
Peripheral Vision: YES
Depth Perception: YES
Ability to adjust focus: YES

Nice To Haves

2-hour OSHA Training
0 to 1 winter season snowcat operations and/or 0-1 winter season snowmaking operations.
1 winter season ski area operations
1 year of guest service
10-hour OSHA Training
2 to 4 winter season snowcat operations and/or 2-4 winter season snowmaking operations.
1 winter season of ski area mtn operation experience.
1 year of guest service experience.
2+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Make snow with snow guns, high pressure water, pump and high voltage electricity.
Maximize snow production capabilities through operational variables and shared goals with other departments.
Monitor tubing hill lanes for speed and safety precautions and take corrective actions as needed.
Inspects Frisco Adventure Park for possible hazards and takes steps to rectify any hazards and communicate these in a timely manner to management.
Works with snow making equipment and hand tools to carry out slope preparations at the Frisco Adventure Park.
Utilizes on-slope communication equipment and processes to ensure appropriate terrain supervision, safety response, and customer service.
Operate other Frisco Adventure Park technical equipment, such as loading and unloading of the magic carpet and rope tow, and snow removal / moving equipment, and hand tools in order to carry out operations of the Frisco Adventure Park amenities.
Provide exceptional customer service to all Adventure Park guests by giving appropriate information, directions and conducting all interactions with a smile, eye contact and clear communication.
Follows industry safety practices in regards to use of technical equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, the magic carpet, rope tow, snow guns, snow blowers, and all other machinery.
Monitor snow conditions and lane speed and adjust starting position or tubing clusters as necessary.
Utilize established safety and risk management procedures to deliver customer friendly safety briefings, proper lift loading and unloading.
Remain alert and vigilant to provide instructions to guests and spot possible problems requiring the immediate stoppage of the lift.
Respond to incidents or emergencies as covered in training manual.
Communicate as appropriate with other staff, supervisors and management about concerns or when assistance is needed in a timely manner.
Interact with and maintain professional attitudes and relationships with guests, co-workers and management in a positive, professional manner at all times using appropriate language and conversations.
Handle repetitive questions, scenarios and tasks with professionalism, politeness and courtesy.
Work in a team-based environment supporting the Adventure Park, Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, and the initiatives of the Director and Managers.
Assists in all other aspects of Frisco Adventure Park operations as necessary.
Develop and display basic skills for preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery.
Operates UTV’s and Town vehicle.
Provide basic preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery.
Operating snowmobiles, UTV’s, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats.
Completes snowmaking and water logs daily.
Check temperature and humidity multiple times throughout the shift. (Monitor weather to optimize snow production)
Provides guidance during daily operations.
Complete preventative and routine maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery.
Operating snowmobiles, UTV’s, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats.
Completing and assist in training other staff members on snowmaking and water log procedures.
Check temperature and humidity multiple times throughout the shift and training other staff on procedures. (Monitor weather to optimize snow production)
Provide guidance and leadership during daily operations.
Assist in training proper technique and procedure to tubing hill attendants.
Acts as a team lead in the absence of the supervisor.
Assists in training of other staff members to maximize snow production.
Leads equipment repair and maintenance.
Provides quality assurance monitoring for snowmaking and lane safety.
Regular and reliable in-person attendance at the designated worksite as an essential function of the job.
Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
Attends Town and departmental training and meetings as appropriate or assigned.
Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing.
Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
Demonstrates accountability for work, and takes ownership in job performance.

Benefits

Limited housing opportunity for seasonal, FULL-TIME employees
SKI FREE @ Copper
Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through Employee Giving
FREE car wash
free recycling, trash, and compost pick up
free paddle sports
a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee)
free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day
free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park
free Nordic Center passes for employee and family
free Terrain Park pass
friends and family passes for tubing
Copper Mountain discounted season passes
Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents.