Established in 1946, Aspen Skiing Company, also known as Aspen Snowmass, owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably-sourced on-mountain food & beverage outlets. Aspen Skiing Company also owns Aspen Hospitality, which is comprised of The Little Nell and Limelight Hotel brands and ASPENX, a contemporary retail and experience brand. Across all divisions, Aspen Skiing Company works to drive positive social change through climate, community, and minority group advocacy and investment. For more information about Aspen Snowmass, visit
Job Description The Terrain Park Groomer will work directly with Terrain Park Managers, Supervisors, and other Terrain Park staff to implement grooming requests and plans as directed by the Park Leads, Park Supervisors or Manager. The Terrain Park Groomer will assist in building on-snow features for skiers and riders of the Terrain Park and will work with outside event groups to complete special projects.
Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 1st, 2024 for the 2024 Winter Season.
Essential Job Functions Work with Terrain Parks management and Mountain Operations staff to identify requirements and plans with Snowmaking, Winter Trails, Vehicle Shop and Ski Patrol departments Operate Snowcats equipment safely and efficiently Complete all park grooming requests in a timely manner Communicate any malfunctions or damages to Snowcats with the Vehicle Maintenance Shop and Terrain Parks Manager immediately; ensure that all Snowcats are serviced according to the dates provided by the Vehicle Shop Complete Terrain Park Grooming Log Sheet on a daily basis Work with Ski Patrol when determining area closures during operating hours
Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent Must be 18 years of age or older At least one year of grooming experience and two years of park host/crew experience Experience with winch cats and HPG or Zaugg pipe cutting implements preferred Experience with earth moving, chainsaws and other heavy machinery preferred First Aid certification preferred Additional Information Supervision Given and Received Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of?the Terrain Park Director.?Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.
Work Environment and Physical Demands Ability to?reach, crouch, kneel,?stand, bend?or?be on your feet?for extended periods of time
Job Benefits This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
Paid Time Off Programs Paid Leave Programs Employee Ski Pass Other company perks 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. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at . This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.
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As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here
