Cross Country Ski Trail Groomer/Snowmaker- Season to 4/10/2026
4 months ago
New Paltz
Job Description JOB TITLE: Cross Country 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: Recipient’s signature below constitutes recipient’s understanding of the requirements and ability to perform the essential functions of the position of with the revision date of . Print Name Signature Date Print Name (MMH Representative) Signature
31 Meadow Road, 12561, New Paltz
