Please note, this position is located at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Seasonal (Seasonal)
Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.
BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
- Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*
- Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
- Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*
- Free regional bus pass
*Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits!
For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
POSITION SUMMARYAs part of the Lift Operations staff, you will be involved in several aspects of our mountain operations. This position is very important to the overall operation of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation as you will be heavily involved in the safe transportation of guests up to our 2,965 skiable acres. Apply if you love the outdoors, a fast pace and getting people excited about Champagne Powder®!
Please note that employee housing is FULL for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Guest service - greeting, welcoming, and providing information to our guests (verbally, message boards, weather, conditions, etc.)
- Efficient and safe operation of the lifts
- Appearance at the lift areas (maintenance of the lift houses, snow on the ramps and in the maze, employee appearance, trash removal)
- Knowledge of assigned lift(s) machinery (control system, braking system, auxiliary unit)
- Inspections of the lifts and areas
- Complete required log sheets daily and other documents as needed
- Control and organize guests in the maze
- Refuse transportation to those without tickets or intoxicated individuals
- Slow or stop lift for adverse weather conditions or to avoid accidents
- Familiarity with special mountain events
- Knowledge of emergency plans; evacuation, fire, lift incident, lightning, unexplained stops, serious injuries, etc.
- Compliance with all company policies, safety and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
- Other duties, as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Complete required documentation in an accurate and legible manner
- Self-motivated, responsible, and independent with a neatly groomed appearance
- Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company's Service Excellence standards
- Adhere to all safety policies
- Must be minimum 18 years of age
- GED or High School Diploma required
- Must be authorized to work in the US or have a valid work permit
- The skill to complete snow grooming, much like landscaping
- Deal with conflict and difficult situations in a busy environment
- Positions require working weekends and holidays as needed
The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.
Steamboat area base hourly pay rate: Starting at $18.50 per hourPhysical Requirements:
- Shovel, scoop and rake snow
- Stand for long periods of time
- Work in extreme weather conditions
- Must maintain a professional well-groomed appearance
- Read, write, and communicate verbally in the English language
- Perform back and forth twisting motion required to load chairs or gondola cabins
- Must be comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Ski or snowboard experience is helpful but not required
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONSIndoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.
This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.
Employment with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.
This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.
