Revegetation Technician

Palisade Ttahoe • Olympic Valley, CA

8d • $18 - $32

About The Position

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Job Summary: Experienced field-based position that is responsible for the implementation of specific revegetation, erosion control and watershed management projects. Hourly: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to operate safely and receive direction from field supervisor
• Operation of vehicles and equipment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear.
• Must be capable of walking or standing 80% or more of a normal 10 hour work shift.
• Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75 lbs.
• Must capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Revegetates terrain by seeding, planting and watering.
• Projects are generally performed on steep, rough, mountainous terrain
• Remove hazardous foliage and rocks from ski terrain
• Trail maintenance
• Set up, operate, and dismantle an extensive irrigation system
• Load and unload various materials, tools and equipment used in resource management activities
• Work under the direct supervision of a field supervisor or in an organized crew.
• Occasionally, individuals are required to work independently or with one or two crew persons on a specific short-term project
• Use various hand and power tools such as picks, shovels, chainsaws, rock drills, etc.
• Works in and around specialized equipment, such as a hydroseeder, straw chopper/blower, Street Sweeper, or heavy trucks
• Must be able to operate the equipment listed above after received proper training.
• Maintain all tools and equipment.
• Facility maintenance and general cleaning and housekeeping as necessary
• Maintain a clean and safe mountain environment
• Water Sampling
• Demonstrates competency of Technician I & II duties per the Reveg Trail Competencies

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees