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The snowmaking position requires strenuous physical work outdoors during overnight shifts in cold and sometime extreme weather conditions while working with fan guns.\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\nMaintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace.\nCheck and adjust fan guns to maintain snow quality regularly.\nOperate snowmobiles and UTV/ATV that may be towing snowmaking equipment or pulling hoses.\nHook up and clean out snowmaking hoses and equipment regularly.\nEnsure safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times.\nStage hose and guns utilizing snowmobile, UTV as necessary. Hiking through tree islands in wet, heavy, deep snow will be required.\nMove and fluff hose as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not buried or frozen during shift.\nMove, redirect, and maintain snow guns as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not frozen, buried or pointed in the wrong direction due to wind. Requires removing ice and snow using hand tools.\nConduct system start-up and shut down following protocols and supervisor direction exactly every time.\nCommunicate at the end of each shift to inform supervisor/director of progress during shift.\nCommunicate any mechanical, hydraulic, or other issues to Supervisor immediately.\nCommunicate any damage sustained to snowmobile, UTV/ATV, or other equipment during shift immediately to Director.\nKeep the Supervisor informed of all situations and status throughout the shift.\nOther duties as assigned.\nADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAct as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company’s hospitality standards.\nMaintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management.\nAssist Supervisor with snow gun maintenance.\nKeep mountain shop clean, organized and sanitized.\nAssist with other mountain operations departments, as assigned.\nRequirements\nSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:\nAbility to remain alert and respond quickly and appropriately as trained.\nAbility to use sound judgement.\nTalking to others to convey information effectively.\nGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.\nSpeak, read, write in English fluently.\nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:\nHigh School diploma or equivalent required.\nPrevious experience operating snowmobile, ATV, UTV in work setting preferred.\nValid driver’s license preferred.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:\nMust be physically capable of performing strenuous exercise at 8,000-10,000 feet with adverse weather conditions including working with high pressure water and air.\nMust be able to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.\nDexterity and strength for utilizing hand tools including mallets, large wrenches, operating snowmobiles, connecting hoses to fittings in cold, wet conditions.\nExcellent verbal, auditory and visual abilities necessary for communication with others in the dark, while using helmets, radios, and working around loud equipment.\nProvide own clothing and accessories necessary for work outdoors in high alpine winter environment.\nWalking, kneeling, squatting, climbing (ladders), reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, sitting, standing, on uneven, sometimes icy, steep slopes, in variable snow conditions.\nThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. \nGranby Ranch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.\nAll employees earn paid sick time and qualify for a free Granby Ranch season pass, free skiing and riding at 15 other Colorado resorts, and discounts on in-house food & beverage, rentals, lessons, and retail. Positions classified as year-round/full-time qualify for health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability), retirement benefits and two-weeks paid time off per year.\nGranby Ranch is located in Granby, Colorado (90 miles northwest of Denver) and all jobs are performed on site. Employee housing is available for full-time seasonal and year-round employees.\nA criminal background check will be conducted after an employment offer is accepted and must be successfully completed prior to starting work. 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