- Location
- Solitude, United States of America
- Source
- Workday
Description
**To be considered for this specialist adder, must have a 25-26 Ski Patrol Offer**
Sign, Pads, and Fences Specialist
Appointment Type: Seasonal Full Time
Overview:
This is a non-supervisory position that will provide on-mountain training and instruction in the use and implementation of mountain signs, rope lines, pads, and fencing. On-mountain signs include trail maps, trail signs, warning, and instructional signs. This position is responsible for the maintenance, building and ordering of all signs, rope lines, pads, and fencing. This position will be responsible for the implementation of a safety patrol program. The Sign Specialist reports directly to the Director of Patrol, Ski Patrol Manager, Ski Patrol Supervisor, Avalanche Mitigation Manager, and Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Solitude Ski Patrol Union.
Key requirements:
- Must be employed as a Solitude Mountain Patroller
- Risk Management skills in relation to on-hill hazards and markings
- Risk management skills in relation to high traffic/high hazard areas and safety patrol responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge of Solitude terrain, guest traffic patterns, and high traffic/hazard areas
- Knowledge of industry best practices in relation to mountain signs, rope lines, padding, and fencing
- Ability to collaborate with other resort departments such as Lifts, Terrain Parks, Marketing, Ski School
- Ski Patrol Level 1 or above
Duties:
- Oversee risk management training in hazard marking skills
- Develop and oversee safety patrol duties. These duties may include speed control, reckless riders and warnings
- Oversee consistent implementation of ropes, signs, pads, and markings on the mountain
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory log of signs, bamboo, marking rope, pads, and fencing
- The ability to research and prepare orders of tools, signs, lumber, paint, hardware, bamboo, marking rope, pads, and fencing
- The ability and skills to properly repair, build, and mount all mountain signs
- The ability to organize and keep top duty stations, patrol storage and work areas clean
- The ability to inventory and maintain proper tools needed
Job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and may be modified as deemed necessary by operational needs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Solitude Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce. It is the policy of the Company to recruit, hire, train, assign, promote, and transfer the best qualified individual for each job opening and provide such employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, nationality, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual preference, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. The Company makes all employment decisions, including selection, training, job assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and access to benefits without regard to these protected statuses.
Perks of Working Here:
Work & Play in the Mountains:
- Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
- Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.
Benefits:
- Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
- Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
- Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
- Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.
Other Perks:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
- Pro deals with outdoor brands.
- Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
- Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.
