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This position oversees snowmaking, grooming, snow removal, landscaping, parking operations, drainage systems, and outdoor facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality conditions for guests, employees, and community users.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nLeadership and Staff Management\nHire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate year-round and seasonal employees.\nProvide coaching, performance management, and disciplinary action when necessary.\nDevelop staffing plans and work schedules to support seasonal operational demands.\nEnsure employees are trained in safe equipment operation, departmental procedures, and organizational policies.\nPromote a positive, safety-focused work environment aligned with organizational values.\nConduct regular safety meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations.\nSnowmaking Operations\nPlan and oversee all snowmaking operations, including system startup, gun placement, production scheduling, and operational efficiency.\nMonitor weather conditions and adjust snowmaking strategies to maximize production and resource utilization.\nCoordinate snow production with grooming priorities and mountain operations objectives.\nMaintain snowmaking infrastructure, including pumps, compressors, pipelines, and associated equipment.\nTrack operational metrics including water usage, production data, and equipment performance.\nAssist in snowmaking system improvements, upgrades, and capital projects.\nSchedule and coordinate preventive maintenance programs and repair work to maximize equipment reliability and operational readiness.\nGrooming and Terrain Management\nDevelop and oversee daily and seasonal grooming plans to maintain safe and consistent snow surfaces.\nMonitor trail conditions, snow depth, coverage, and surface quality.\nOperate grooming equipment as required.\nSupport terrain park construction, maintenance, inspections, and documentation in coordination with the Terrain Park Supervisor. \nCommunicate trail conditions, terrain status, and operational updates to leadership and other departments.\nOversee the coordination of preventive maintenance and equipment repair schedules with maintenance personnel.\nGrounds and Landscaping Operations (Summer)\nPlan, assign, and supervise landscaping and grounds maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, pruning, vegetation management, and site beautification.\nOversee maintenance of gardens, green spaces, trails, and public-facing outdoor areas.\nManage drainage systems, erosion-control measures, and runoff channels.\nConduct routine inspections of grounds and infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.\nEnsure cleanliness of outdoor spaces, including litter removal and appearance standards.\nCoordinate event setup and teardown, including patio arrangement, tent installation, and venue preparation.\nGrounds and Snow Removal Operations (Winter)\nOversee snow removal activities across parking lots, roads, walkways, building entrances, and public gathering areas.\nDirect operation of snow removal equipment including plow trucks, skid steers, snow blowers, loaders, and related machinery.\nCoordinate ice mitigation efforts, sanding operations, and traction control measures.\nManage roof snow removal and ensure compliance with all safety procedures.\nMaintain inventories of sand, traction materials, and snow removal supplies.\nOperational Planning and Coordination\nEvaluate weather, environmental, and site conditions to support operational decision-making.\nParticipate in operational planning meetings and coordinate activities across departments.\nCollaborate with Ski Patrol, Lift Operations, Snowsports, Marketing, and Terrain Park.\nSupport organizational events and special projects requiring operational resources.\nFinancial and Administrative Responsibilities\nAssist in preparation and management of departmental budgets.\nMonitor expenditures and support cost-control initiatives.\nParticipate in capital planning for equipment replacement, facility improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.\nMaintain accurate records of staffing, timekeeping, inspections, maintenance activities, and operational data.\nUtilize HRIS and other administrative systems for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.\nSafety and Compliance\nEnforce compliance with organizational policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.\nEnsure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).\nIdentify, document, and address hazards, incidents, and equipment issues.\nDevelop and implement training programs that reinforce a strong culture of workplace safety.\nMinimum Qualifications\nMust be at least 18 years of age.\nValid driver's license with acceptable driving record.\nAbility to pass a background check.\n5 years of progressively responsible experience in mountain operations, snowmaking, grooming, grounds maintenance, heavy equipment operations, or a related field. \n2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.\nExperience operating heavy equipment and snow removal equipment preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nKnowledge of snowmaking systems, snow surface management, grooming techniques, and winter operations.\nKnowledge of landscaping, grounds maintenance, drainage management, and facility upkeep.\nStrong leadership, organizational, and employee development skills.\nMechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities.\nAbility to assess weather, terrain, and environmental conditions and make sound operational decisions.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.\nProficiency in scheduling, reporting, and administrative systems.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively across departments.\nAbility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operational needs require.\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift 50+ pounds, push, pull, or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint, or throw an object. Excellent stamina is required. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud.\nNote\nThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 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