Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company 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 and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  

Job Description

Summary

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for maintaining the snowmaking system including pumps, motors, compressors, hydrants, snow guns, hoses, and helping with summer projects. Responsible for the basic set up of the mountain for the upcoming snowmaking season to ensure the best possible skiing experience for our guests. This position reports to the Snowmaking Manager.

 

Essential Job Functions

Assist the Snowmaking Team with summer projects as needed including runoff control and pipeline, compressors, pump houses, and valve house projectsMaintenance of the pump houses and compressor buildingUse of hand tools, and power equipment to install and repair any snowmaking equipment – Various fabrication projectsOperation and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Plant, Valve Houses, and Gylcol SystemsTroubleshoot Control Systems, Automation Systems, Air and Water Guns, and Pump and MotorsAssist with all capital projects as neededResponsible for maintaining a safe work environmentOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or olderHigh school degree or equivalent preferredValid, current unrestricted Driver’s License requiredAbility to obtain ASC snowmobile license

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient experience with snowmaking systemsProficient experience with ski area operationsProficient experience around heavy equipmentGeneral knowledge of basic hand toolsKnowledge of product or serviceKnowledge of company policies and proceduresFamiliarity with company rules, regulations, and operational standardsAbility to prioritize tasks and manage time effectivelyAbility to do basic problem-solvingAttention to detailAbility to work independently with minimal supervision

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of timeRegularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfacesMust be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Supervision Given and Received
Supervision given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  
Supervision received: Works under limited supervision of the Patrol Director. Receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing strategical methods to attain them. Can formulate policies but does not necessarily have final authority for approval. Review of work is not detailed and emphasizes accomplishment of broad work objectives, rather than specific assignments. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time   
Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance. Certain locations will require an employee to ski or snowboard.

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 One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality 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 970-300-7700.         

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 One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

 

 

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