Winter Groundskeeper

Purpose of the position:

Winter Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining safe, clear conditions for guests and employees at Arizona Snowbowl throughout the winter season, with snow and ice removal as the core function and facility upkeep as a secondary function during lower-snow periods.

Qualifications

Essential Functions:

Primary - Snow & Safety

• Respond promptly, including early-morning callouts as early as 5:00 a.m. when overnight/heavy snowfall requires clearing before guests and staff arrive
• Remove snow and ice from walkways, stairs, entrances, and other guest/employee-traffic areas; using shovels, snowblowers, and/or skid steers
• Apply ice-melt to walkways and high-traffic surfaces, continuous applications may be necessary
• Inspect and flag hazardous conditions (ice buildup, roof snow load, blocked exits) and take corrective action or escalate per resort safety protocol
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on snow-removal equipment; reporting any equipment issues

Secondary - Cleaning & Basic Maintenance (when snow removal is not required)

• Assist in emptying trash/recycling in when needed
• Assist with minor building/grounds maintenance (light bulb replacement, minor repairs, moving equipment/furniture, seasonal setup/teardown) painting, and general grounds duties

Education / Training / License(s) / Certification(s) Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, Required
• High school diploma or GED, Preferred

• Experience Requirements:

• Prior snow removal, grounds, custodial, or facilities experience, Preferred

• Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Frequently pushing snow up to 30lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing (including ladder use), 100% of the day is spent standing, walking and completing manual tasks
• Use of required cold-weather PPE (insulated/waterproof outerwear, gloves, headwear, traction footwear)

• Competencies Required:

• Must be able to report to work on short notice given storm-dependent scheduling; Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and some holidays as well.
• Comfortable operating and performing minor maintenance on snow-removal equipment; willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision during early/solo shifts

Work Environment:

• Early Morning hours, some mornings it will be actively snowing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working outside in winter weather conditions (cold, snow, wind, etc). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or winter conditions. While performing this job, the employee primarily works as part of a crew but may also be required to work independently.

  Snow Gear/Winter Clothes are a must, one jacket will be issued for the winter season.