Adventure Park Snowmaker/Maintenance

TOWN OF FRISCO

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Salary: $21+/hr
Location: Frisco, CO, CO, US
Department: Operations
Education: High School
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

Limited housing opportunity for seasonal, FULL-TIME employees
SKI FREE @ Copper
Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through Employee Giving

There are three levels to the Maintenance Snowmaker Position, Level One, Two and Three. If offered a position with the Town of Frisco, the offer will be made based on the interview and relevant experience. Please review below.

This hourly position includes several areas of responsibility. These include site set up, early season snowmaking, construction of tubing hill, ski hill, terrain park, daily operations, and safety. This position will work nights and other non-traditional hours to facilitate snowmaking and opening of the Frisco Adventure Park site during the early season. After the completion of the snowmaking season, the focus of this position will be around all aspects of the tubing operation. Responsible for delivering terrain park, ski hill, and tubing hill services to guests. This includes delivering exceptional customer service by assisting guests with rope tow and magic carpet loading and unloading lifts safely. This position works with a partner at all times during snowmaking. This position must coordinate and communicate with guest service staff to ensure seamless safe and effective Adventure Park Operations.

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the Adventure Park Snowmaker/Maintenance? There are many reasons!

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above. And of course, don't forget to apply to take advantage of the cool perks and the amazing opportunity that awaits you!

Desired start date: 10/19/2026 & estimated end-of-season date: 4/24/2027
Twelve (12) hour shifts, alternating three (3) on four (4) off and the next week four (4) on and three (3) off. This schedule will run through the snowmaking season in mid December and change to four (4), ten (10) hour shifts for the remainder of the winter season. Holidays, evenings and weekends are required.

Level	One	Two	Three
Position Title	Maintenance Snowmaker I	Maintenance Snowmaker II	Maintenance Snowmaker III
Department	Recreation	Recreation	Recreation
Cost Center/Division	1160 – Adventure Park	1160 – Adventure Park	1160 – Adventure Park
Employee Type	Seasonal, Full-time	Seasonal, Full-time	Seasonal, Full-time
Pay Grade	Pay Grade T2	Pay Grade T3	Pay Grade T4
Pay Type / FLSA	Non-Exempt / Hourly	Non-Exempt / Hourly	Non-Exempt / Hourly
Allocations	10-1160-4005	10-1160-4005	10-1160-4005
Reports to	Operations Supervisors & Operations Manager	Operations Supervisors & Operations Manager	Operations Supervisors & Operations Manager
Financial/budget responsibility:	None	None	None
Number of Cost Centers responsible for:	None	None	None
Frequent internal contacts:	Adventure Park and Nordic Staff Recreation Department Public Works	Adventure Park and Nordic Staff Recreation Department Public Works	Adventure Park and Nordic Staff Recreation Department Public Works
Frequent external contacts:	Adventure Park Guests	Adventure Park Guests	Adventure Park Guests
Number of employees under supervision and titles:	None	None	None
Job Location:	Onsite	Onsite	Onsite

Essential Functions	Make snow with snow guns, high pressure water, pump and high voltage electricity. Maximize snow production capabilities through operational variables and shared goals with other departments. Monitor tubing hill lanes for speed and safety precautions and take corrective actions as needed. Inspects Frisco Adventure Park for possible hazards and takes steps to rectify any hazards and communicate these in a timely manner to management. Works with snow making equipment and hand tools to carryout slope preparations at the Frisco Adventure Park. Utilizes on-slope communication equipment and processes to ensure appropriate terrain supervision, safety response, and customer service. Operate other Frisco Adventure Park technical equipment, such as loading and unloading of the magic carpet and rope tow, and snow removal / moving equipment, and hand tools in order to carryout operations of the Frisco Adventure Park amenities. Provide exceptional customer service to all Adventure Park guests by giving appropriate information, directions and conducting all interactions with a smile, eye contact and clear communication. Follows industry safety practices in regards to use of technical equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, the magic carpet, rope tow, snow guns, snow blowers, and all other machinery. Monitor snow conditions and lane speed and adjust starting position or tubing clusters as necessary. Utilize established safety and risk management procedures to deliver customer friendly safety briefings, proper lift loading and unloading. Remain alert and vigilant to provide instructions to guests and spot possible problems requiring the immediate stoppage of the lift. Respond to incidents or emergencies as covered in training manual. Communicate as appropriate with other staff, supervisors and management about concerns or when assistance is needed in a timely manner. Interact with and maintain professional attitudes and relationships with guests, co-workers and management in a positive, professional manner at all times using appropriate language and conversations. Handle repetitive questions, scenarios and tasks with professionalism, politeness and courtesy. Work in a team-based environment supporting the Adventure Park, Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, and the initiatives of the Director and Managers. Assists in all other aspects of Frisco Adventure Park operations as necessary.
Marginal Duties
Level	One	Two	Three
Level Responsibilities	Develop and display basic skills for preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery. Operates UTV’s and Town vehicle.	Provide basic preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery. Operating snowmobiles, UTV’s, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats. Completes snowmaking and water logs daily. Check temperature and humidity multiple times throughout the shift. (Monitor weather to optimize snow production) Provides guidance during daily operations.	Complete preventative and routine maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery. Operating snowmobiles, UTV’s, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats. Completing and assist in training other staff members on snowmaking and water log procedures. Check temperature and humidity multiple times throughout the shift and training other staff on procedures. (Monitor weather to optimize snow production) Provide guidance and leadership during daily operations. Assist in training proper technique and procedure to tubing hill attendants. Acts as a team lead in the absence of the supervisor. Assists in training of other staff members to maximize snow production. Leads equipment repair and maintenance. Provides quality assurance monitoring for snowmaking and lane safety.
Other Essential Responsibilities	This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance at the designated worksite as an essential function of the job. As a public servant, physical presence is necessary to effectively perform essential duties, support operational needs, collaborate with team members, provide direct service to the public and internal stakeholders, utilize on-site equipment and resources, and maintain effective communication, responsiveness, and accountability in serving the community. Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism. Attends Town and departmental training and meetings as appropriate or assigned. Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor. Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing. Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, demonstrates accountability for work, and takes ownership in job performance.

Knowledge, skills and responsibilities needed:

Level	One	Two	Three
Education:	Preferred – High School Diploma or GED	Preferred – High School Diploma or GED	Preferred – High School Diploma or GED
Computer Operations:	None	None	None
Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations:	Required: Valid Driver’s License Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire – provided by the Town)	Required: Valid Driver’s License Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire – provided by the Town Preferred: 2-hour OSHA Training	Required: Valid Driver’s License Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire – provided by the Town Preferred: 10-hour OSHA Training
Previous Work Experience:	Preferred: 0 to 1 winter season snowcat operations and/or 0-1 winter season snowmaking operations.	Required: 2 to 4 winter season snowcat operations and/or 2-4 winter season snowmaking operations. Preferred: 1 winter season ski area operations Preferred: 1 year of guest service	Required: 5+ winter seasons of snowcat and/or snowmaking experience. Preferred: 1 winter season of ski area mtn operation experience. Preferred: 1 year of guest service experience.
Previous Supervisory Exercised:	None	None	Preferred: 2+ years supervisory experience.
Language Ability:	Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.	Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.	Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Decision Making Ability:	Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.	Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.	Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
Other:	18+ years of age to drive Town vehicle.	21+ years of age to tow utility trailer with Town vehicle.	21+ years of age to tow utility trailer with Town vehicle.

Physical Demands:

	Weight	LIFTING:	Activities	OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
All Levels	Up to 10 Pounds	2/3 OR MORE	Standing	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	Up to 25 Pounds	2/3 OR MORE	Walking	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	Up to 50 Pounds	2/3 OR MORE	Sitting	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	Up to 100 Pounds	1/3 to 2/3	Using hands to finger, hands to feel	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	More than 100 Pounds	UP TO 1/3	Reaching with hands and arms	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Climb or balance	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Talk or hear	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Taste or smell	UP TO 1/3

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

	Indoor/Outdoor:	100% Outdoor
All Levels	Hazardous Materials or Noise:	Extremely noisy at times, Drift snow additive, Fuel, Oils, Gasoline
All Levels	Holidays/Weekends/Evenings:	Yes – all required
All Levels	Equipment Used in Job:	High pressure snowmaking equipment including snow guns and water pump, Magic Carpet, rope tow, snowcat, UTV, snowmobile, snow blower, utility vehicle, high electrical voltage, truck, trailer and tubes.
All Levels	Other:	The position requires the ability to travel over snow and ice in challenging weather conditions as well as working outdoors in extreme weather conditions for long periods of time up to 6 hours. Physical demands include walking up and downhill on snow and ice, lifting and carrying heavy objects, post-holing through snow, bending, shoveling, pulling or pushing heavy objects, raking, and standing for long periods of time. Required to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays This position also requires speaking with guests in a crowded and fast-paced environment.

VISION:

All Levels	Close Vision: YES	Distance Vision: YES	Color Vision: YES
All Levels	Peripheral Vision: YES	Depth Perception: YES	Ability to adjust focus: YES

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Skills

CPRRisk ManagementOSHACustomer Service