Snowmaker - Full Time
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The ideal Snowmaker for Bear Creek is a guest service focused individual with the ability to help create a positive, memorable experience for our guests. The successful team member will be able to work with their team as well as individually, have good communication skills, be detail oriented and foster the Bear Creek culture by focusing on our guests. This position will be an important member of the Snowmaking team, creating appropriate snow levels ensuring a safe and enjoyable skiing and snowboarding experience.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
- Set up snow guns and hoses, weighing in excess of 100 lbs
- Be familiar with start-up and shut down of different types of snow guns
- Be responsible for all guns and hoses running in an area that is open to skier traffic. Must be marked with appropriate hazard poles or fencing
- Be responsible for where snow is being made, i.e., not blowing on lifts, in the woods, on buildings, or hill lights & poles
- Responsible for all slope and trail maintenance including lighting fixtures, summer mowing, erosion control, tree trimming, brush clearing
- Attend training in house or off site pertaining to snowmaking
- Coordinate and communicate with other departments concerning snowmaking ops
- Coordinate with groomers for moving fan guns, pushing snow and snow making activity
- Be responsible for the quality of snow being made
- Shovel out lift tower pads, buried fencing, covered signs and snowmaking hydrants
- Move and set up equipment for special events
- Construction and welding projects
- Unload delivery trucks
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL BCMR TEAM MEMBERS:
- Acknowledge all guests and respond promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day. Ensure unresolved incidents are reported to Manager/Supervisor
- Familiarity with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
- Contribute to the team's success by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed
- Maintain knowledge and compliance with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards
- Work as a team member to ensure our guests have the best possible experience
- Understand emergency procedures and be able to apply them when necessary
- Report any incidents, property damage or injuries immediately to Manager/Supervisor
- Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary
- Other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor
- Support Southern Management's Mission, Vision, and Values
- Comply with Bear Creek and Southern Management's policies and procedures
Job Info
Department:
Snowmaking/Grooming
Job Category:
Snowmaker
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Pay Rate / Salary: Dependent upon experience
Duration:
Year Round
City: Macungie
Zipcode:
18062
Posted:
09/17/2024
Age:
-
Minimum Education:
N/a
Degree Title:
Minimum Experience:
(Six months of mechanical and/or electrical experience preferred)
Career Level:
Work Permit:
Required Travel:
Job Status:
Interviewing
No of Jobs:
1
Start Publishing:
09/16/2024
Stop Publishing:
02/28/2025
Location
Macungie, Pennsylvania, United States
Agreement
Qualifications
Prefered Skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a current driver's license
- Must be flexible to work in all weather conditions
- 6 months of mechanical and or electrical experience preferred
- Availability during peak operating times, i.e.: weekends, holidays and special events
- Basic mechanical skills
- Knowledge of snowmaking operations and maintenance
- Knowledge of motors and control system operation and maintenance
- Sound mechanical background with motors and compressors
- Basic electrical understanding
- Basic knowledge concerning erosion control
- Push/pull and/or lift in excess of 100 pounds
- Balance and walk on slippery, uneven surfaces
- Tolerate cold & wet weather
- Anticipate and avoid hazards
- Have the ability to operate a snowmobile in adverse conditions on rugged terrain
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