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Job 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. Responsibilities 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.

Requirements 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 Additional Information 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.