XC Ski Trail Groomer/Snowmaker-Seasonal until April 10th 2027

JOB TITLE:               XC Ski Trail Groomer/Snowmaker

DEPARTMENT:         Ski

DATE:                        July 30, 2023

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Assist the Ski Manager with meeting specific operational goals by performing general and specific snowmaking, ski trail and snow tube hill maintenance procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain safe, quality ski trails and snow tubing conditions for guests.  
• Promote Mohonk Mountain House’s unique cross-country skiing snowshoeing, and snow tubing experience while interacting with guests.  
• Organize and communicate to Ski Manager all information relating to guest needs and potential skiing and snow tubing condition problems or concerns.
• Maintain safe and professional operation of grooming snowmobiles, grooming UTV, and grooming implements.
• Interact cordially and professionally with all guests and co-workers.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the ski and activities staff and all other Mohonk Mountain House service staff.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance “on-the-spot” to grooming equipment and snowmobiles so facility preparation may continue.
• Perform trail and sign maintenance as needed.
• Operate and monitor SMI Snow Guns powered by independent compressors, high pressure water, and high voltage electricity in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate a snowmobile safely at speeds up to 20 m.p.h. on narrow paths and roads during daytime and nighttime hours; Maneuver a snowmobile out of a ditch.
• Operate a UTV vehicle with track system.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance of machinery, pipe and valve systems, and hoses associated with snowmaking/grooming equipment.
• Assist with attachment changes of the power tiller and tuber shaper devices for the snow groomer machine. 
• Use basic hand and power tools, such as but not limited to: ratchet, wrenches, screwdrivers, hand sledge, bow saw, winch, cable puller, tow strap, drill, impact drill, chainsaw, pump jack and battery powered grease gun.
• Perform daily maintenance to the tube lanes, walk up lanes and ending zone of the tube hill operation along with safety fencing, cones, and signage.
• Shovel/sweep deep heavy snow with shovel/broom and operate snow blowers.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor or manager.
• Inspect trail conditions and make recommendations for usage and maintenance.
• Make ski trail recommendations to guests with safety and skier ability being the primary determining factors of each recommendation.
• Demonstrate an outgoing and friendly personality.
• Interact cordially and professionally with all guests and co-workers.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the ski and activities staff and all other Mohonk Mountain House service staff.
• Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
• Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
• Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
• Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 100 feet with/ without assistance.  Walk up to 5 miles per day. Reach areas as high as 8 feet from a standing position with use of a step ladder.
• Walk in snow up to 3 feet deep.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/evenings, weekdays/weekends, holidays, as well as overnight shifts as needed and during peak periods of business.
• Work outdoors and expose self to natural elements including rain, sleet, snow, wind, and weather extremes including below freezing temperatures.
• Handle change, adversity, and pressure situations in a calm and levelheaded manner.
• Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
• Carry a two-way portable radio and earpiece to communicate and provide immediate response to emergency situations. 
• See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees.  Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
• Speak clearly and in front of groups of people, up to 15 people.
• Listen well, communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with other staff, management, vendors and guests that have a variety of cultural backgrounds and values.
• Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
• Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.   
• Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/evenings, weekdays/weekends, holidays, 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

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