Parks & Trails Crewmember - Giants Ridge
Guest Services

Job Info

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Compensation Amount:
17.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:
Inspects, operates and maintains all freestyle terrain features, terrain parks, and recreational trail systems. Provides input to management regarding design, layout, construction and maintenance of freestyle features, parks and trails. Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs a variety of trail maintenance tasks, including: shoveling, raking, seeding, mulching, tamping, carrying, lifting, hiking and cutting.
• Uses hand tools including: rakes, shovels, Pulaski axes, McLeod tools, chain saws, hand saws, pole saws, loppers and hammers.
• Utilizes Ullr software to document inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Prepares terrain parks, features and trail systems for public use before the scheduled opening time each day.
• Conducts ongoing maintenance of the various recreational trail systems, parks and features.
• Communicates as necessary to ensure management and guests are adequately informed of changing conditions and closures.
• Works under the direction of the Parks and Trails Supervisor and the Terrain Park Builder to build, maintain and document according to industry best practices and company policies.
• Contributes to park layout and terrain feature design ideas.
• Assists in conducting investigations of any park or trail related incidents.
• Assists in developing new events, as well as in the production of existing special events from concept to completion under the direction of the Parks and Trails Supervisor.
• Clears trail systems of garbage and other debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma required.
• Must possess a valid Class D driver's license.
• Must have knowledge of the Freestyle Terrain Notebook or the ability to gain such knowledge.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions effectively.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to engage in a wide variety of physical activities in an alpine environment including walking and working on uneven surfaces, climbing in and out of equipment, kneeling and squatting.
• Ability to perform work in all temperature and weather extremes.
• While performing duties of the job, ability to use hands to handle tools for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to work periodic overtime as operational needs demand.
• Ability to safely operate snowmobiles, ATVs, tractors and other equipment on various terrain.
• Ability to lift, carry and push up to 25lbs. regularly, 30-35lbs. frequently, and 50lbs or more occasionally.
• Ability to ski or snowboard at a proficient level.
• Ability to ride a mountain bike at a proficient level.
• 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.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Skid Loader
• Ditch Witch
• Mini Excavator
• Vibratory Plate Compactor
• Powered Wheel Barrow
• Various Hand Tools

Giants Ridge is now hiring a full time, year-round Parks & Trails Crewmember! Become a part of the team that inspects, operates and maintains our terrain park features and trail systems.

Must be at least 18 years of age and available to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends and holidays.

Must be able to ski or snowboard and ride a mountain bike.

Our team members enjoy amazing benefits such as:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs and more
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off to rest, relax and recharge
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Ski/Mountain Perks - free passes for employees and discounts for family members
• Free golf at both of our championship golf courses for employees
• Employee discounts on food, apparel and accessories
• Employee discounts at recreational and lodging facilities nationwide
• And more!

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota. Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota's Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast. Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more. Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more. Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure.

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 / Affirmative Action 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.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

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