Part Time Seasonal Groomer

Marquette Mountain Resort LLC • Marquette, MI

66d • Onsite

About The Position

About Us: Discover the allure of the Northwoods at Marquette Mountain Resort. Immerse yourself in our passion for providing an exceptional experience, where every detail is carefully considered. Our resort offers year-round adventure and stunning natural beauty across all four seasons. Whether you seek the thrill of the slopes or the tranquility of the trails, you'll be captivated by the spectacular views of Lake Superior. After a day of exploration, unwind and create cherished memories by the fire with your loved ones. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Marquette, Michigan, our resort is your gateway to an unforgettable getaway. Our values of Honoring Commitments, Creating Positive Experiences, Fostering Lifelong Learning, Exhibiting Pioneering Spirit, and Demonstrating Good Stewardship permeates every aspect of our company. Join us in growing all aspects of our business while embodying these values. This is a seasonal position Oct 17, 2025 - April 14, 2026. Status: Part Time Job Purpose: The Groomer is responsible for operating a grooming machine to prepare the ski area snow for skiing and snowboarding. The Groomer also performs grooming machinery inspections and maintains the groomer in working order.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to lift up to 50lbs (raking, shoveling & lifting large metal objects)
• Able to work outdoors in adverse winter weather conditions for up to10 hours/day
• Must be able to read, write, speak, comprehend and understand English fluently
• Must be able to direct guests and look out for safety concerns
• Must have a good work ethic
• Demonstrates strong willingness to learn and develop
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
• Must be able to lift up to70lbs
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience and/or Training: No experience necessary
• Licenses/Certificates: N/A
• Technology/Equipment: Skis, Shovels, Rakes

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to customers, employees and business partners.
• Operate tracked grooming equipment on ski trails to create the best skiing surface possible for the conditions.
• Perform inspection of equipment before and after operation of grooming machinery.
• Assist with grooming machinery maintenance including checking fluid levels, condition of machinery and other areas in order to maintain grooming machinery in a safe and proper working order.
• Document and report the condition of grooming machinery to the manager.
• Operate grooming machinery and perform job duties and responsibilities in extreme weather conditions during the late evening and early morning hours of the day.
• Assist with snow removal including shoveling and clearing snow from walkways, paths, equipment and other areas as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

• Insurance:
• Medical - PPO and HDHP options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Paid Time Off:
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time-Off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement/Funeral
• Compensation:
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Other:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness incentives
• Company paid and provided uniforms
• Training: In-House, Instructor-Led, and Online

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED