Team Lead, Snowmaking - Winter Seasonal - Park City Resort - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

This is a rare, year-round leadership opportunity with the best snowmaking team in the industry!

It takes world class snow to support a world class resort.  As a Snowmaking Team Lead, you will bring your previous snowmaking experience to the position while assisting with laying the groundwork for another epic ski season.  You will be striving for quality, safety, and efficiency to ensure an exceptional experience for our employees and guests.  The Team Lead will assist with day-to-day operations in the safe production of an optimal snow surface, and will work as a team member while supervising and leading other snowmakers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a safe work environment
• Direct the crew lead and conduct proper employee management
• Conduct performance evaluations on snowmakers
• Complete all proper documentation, hiring paperwork, vehicle testing, MVR checks
• Works as a team with the Grooming Manager and other departments to ensure the production of a high quality product
• Major responsibility will be the control and accountability for appropriate inventories of spare parts and supplies
• Operate a variety of construction equipment including backhoe, forklift, oxyacetylene welding torch, welding machine, pipe threaded, hand tools and other related tools in order to complete maintenance and repair duties
• Perform pipefitting and plumbing by cutting, threading and welding pipe
• Proper hiring and training of employees
• Working with the Snowmaking Manger on summer capital budgets and plans
• Managing of Capital projects when necessary
• Work with vendors on up to date equipment for the snowmaking department
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with daily tasks and maintenance work
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise throughout the shift, (i.e. when pumps or compressors go down)

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable MRV record (MVR check will be required before starting work)
• Must have at least five seasons of experience in snowmaking
• Must be able to work the night shift during the production season
• Must be knowledgeable of basic mechanical equipment, electronic drive systems and controls
• Must have knowledge of the operations of snowmaking pumps, compressors and after cooler units
• Must be able to hike rugged terrain at altitude in all mountain weather conditions
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems (Excel, Outlook Word, Office)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work without supervision
• Must have previous supervisory experience
• Must be able to work outside in physically demanding winter conditions of any kind during 12 hour shifts
• Must be able to clearly read, write and communicate in English
• Must be able to lift, pull, or drag 75lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work weekend, holiday and overnight shifts

Becoming part of the Park City team means you’re joining one of the best ski brands in the world. The legendary Park City mountain and town are crafted from local charm and hospitality. And living and working in Park City brings its own benefits. From the hip and friendly ski-into-town cultural scene to the unrivaled Wasatch powder of America’s largest mountain resort, Park City has a pulse that’s as charming as it is rewarding. Join our team and come experience all that Park City has to offer.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 142350