Winter Lead Lift Operator - Giants Ridge

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Job Description:

• Assists in the setting up of multiple lifts each day.
• Provides daily on the job training to new and returning lift operators.
• Leads Lift Operators in the completion of tasks as assigned by the Mountain Manager, Director of Mountain Operations, and Lift Maintenance Manager.
• Trains and instructs team members in all established opening, on-shift and closing policies and procedures.
• Instructs and assists others in maintenance of lift loading / unloading areas, ramps, lift entrances, and mazes in such a manner as to ease the guests’ use of the lift.
• Monitors guests' use of lifts, including checking tickets and denying use of the lifts.
• Provides a welcoming environment for all staff and guests.
• Be knowledgeable about, follow and enforce all Giants Ridge policies, procedures and protocols.
• Conducts and legibly documents daily inspections of lifts, tows and conveyors.
• Effectively communicates problems to Supervisors and/or lift maintenance personnel.
• Instructs participants in the proper use of Giants Ridge facilities, equipment and activity offerings.
• Assists in the evacuation of a disabled lift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 1 year of previous lift operations experience is preferred.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be dependable.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions effectively.
• Must have strong customer service and communication skills.

• Must be able to work outdoors in variable, adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, shovel, rake and engage in repetitive pushing and pulling motions.
• Must have the ability to stand for the entire duration of shift.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicate and receive verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

• Rakes
• Shovels
• Hand tools
• Snowmobile
• ATV/UTV
• Two-way radio

• Must be least 18 years old.
• 1+ year of lift operations experience required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and ready to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.