Winter Groundskeeper

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS•FLAGSTAFF, AZ

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Winter Groundskeeper maintains safe, clear conditions for guests and employees at Arizona Snowbowl throughout the winter season. Snow and ice removal is the core function, with facility upkeep as a secondary function during periods when snow removal is not required. The position involves early-morning work and short-notice callouts when overnight or heavy snowfall requires clearing areas before guests and staff arrive. Work is primarily outdoors in winter weather and is performed mainly as part of a crew, though independent work may also be required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Able to report to work on short notice due to storm-dependent scheduling.
Able to work weekdays, weekends, and some holidays.
Comfortable operating and performing minor maintenance on snow-removal equipment, with willingness to learn.
Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision during early or solo shifts.
Able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and frequently push snow weighing up to 30 pounds.
Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb, including using ladders; the job involves standing, walking, and manual tasks for 100% of the workday.
Able to work outdoors in cold, snow, wind, and other winter conditions and use required cold-weather personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior snow removal, grounds, custodial, or facilities experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to early-morning callouts, potentially as early as 5:00 a.m., when overnight or heavy snowfall requires clearing areas before guests and staff arrive.
Remove snow and ice from walkways, stairs, entrances, and other areas used by guests and employees using shovels, snowblowers, and/or skid steers.
Apply ice-melt to walkways and high-traffic surfaces, repeating applications as needed.
Inspect for hazardous conditions such as ice buildup, roof snow load, and blocked exits; take corrective action or escalate according to resort safety protocol.
Operate and perform basic maintenance on snow-removal equipment, and report equipment issues.
When snow removal is not required, assist with trash and recycling, minor building and grounds maintenance, light bulb replacement, minor repairs, moving equipment or furniture, seasonal setup and teardown, painting, and general grounds duties.