Snowmaking and Trail Maintenance Worker I- Winter- Full Time

Job summary

Maintain snowmaking facilities and equipment, adjust snowmaking operations to changing weather, and help deliver a high-quality skiing experience. Maintain trail safety by installing protective padding, signage, ribbons, and fencing, and removing fallen trees and other hazards.

Job details

Seasonal WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates. Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks. Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores. Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources. Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more. HOURLY RATE- $21.69 FULL TIME HOURS WHAT WILL I BE DOING? This purpose of this role is to maintain snowmaking facilities, deliver a top-quality skiing product, and perform duties that uphold the safety, visibility, and overall condition of our ski hills to provide guests and staff with a safe, hazard-free, and exceptional mountain experience. Operates light and heavy utility vehicles including tractors, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, pickup trucks, and mini excavators to accomplish daily tasks. Performs maintenance on snowmaking and trail maintenance equipment. Installs and maintains snowmaking equipment and infrastructure. Adjusts snowmaking operations, gun settings and direction based on weather and responds to changes. Installs, positions and maintains protective post padding, signage, ribbons and fencing. Trims and removes fallen trees or other hazardous items from trails and waterways using chainsaws and other equipment. WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? Over 18 with a valid Class "G" Drivers License in good standing required Enjoys working outdoors and able to work in inclement weather conditions Physically fit, able to lift and carry heavy materials and to perform repetitive tasks involving bending, stretching, walking and kneeling. Must be able to operate a range of equipment from simple handheld tools to power tools Experience in utility vehicle operation an asset (internal training provided) Mustparticipateinchainsawsafety training; this training isprovided to successful candidates. This role is being posted to fill a new position AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company. Alterra Company Overview Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.

What you’ll do

Maintain snowmaking facilities and equipment, adjust snowmaking operations to changing weather, and help deliver a high-quality skiing experience. Maintain trail safety by installing protective padding, signage, ribbons, and fencing, and removing fallen trees and other hazards.

Requirements

Applicants must be over 18 and hold a valid Class G driver's license in good standing. They must be physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather, able to operate handheld and power tools, and willing to complete chainsaw safety training; utility vehicle experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Complimentary And Discounted Attraction Access
• Discounted Meals
• Retail Discounts
• Free Therapy And Wellness Resources
• Employee Events

Listed skills

• outdoor work · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Snowmaking Equipment Maintenance
• Trail Maintenance
• Utility Vehicle Operation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Snowmaking Operations
• Weather Monitoring
• Chainsaw Operation
• Hazard Removal
• Signage And Fencing Installation
• Physical Fitness
• Outdoor Work
• Power Tool Operation

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Trades
• Hospitality
• Security & Safety

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