Location: Killington, Vermont

Killington and Pico Resort is the biggest mountain in the East, home to the most adventure you’ll find all year long, and a great place to start, build and grow your career. With seven distinct mountain areas, including Vermont’s highest lift-serviced peak, the opportunities are endless throughout the longest ski season in the East, and into the summer with mountain biking, golf and more. Join an enthusiastic team that strives to deliver the best guest experience possible, while taking advantage of all these mountains have to offer. Killington Resort is committed to employee wellness, safety, growth opportunities, and provides a wide variety of resort benefits, including access to our unparalleled playground. 

 Compensation and Benefits:  

Compensation: Starting pay rate of $20.90, actual wage will be adjusted based on experience. 

Benefits: Full-time, seasonal position eligible for a season pass for employee/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.  

Job Summary: 

The Grooming Hill Chief is responsible for maintaining snow on ski trails using specialized grooming equipment, with a focus on difficult terrain. This role includes overseeing and training a team of 5 to 15 groomers, coordinating grooming activities, and ensuring the finished product meets resort standards. The Grooming Hill Chief also assumes the responsibilities of the shift supervisor in their absence.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:  

Inspect grooming equipment at the start and finish of each shift to ensure proper functioning

Groom assigned ski trails, overseeing and assisting with grooming operations, including monitoring of snow quality and quantity

Provide on hill supervision to junior groomers

Assist grooming supervisor in planning and assigning grooming tasks for the shift

Perform regular equipment maintenance tasks, including checking fluid levels, bolts, belts, crossbars, track tension, etc.

Change equipment as necessary during the shift

Conduct or assist with minor equipment repairs: assist junior groomers as needed

Prepare daily driver's logs and/or reports on grooming activities

Develop and enforce sound safety procedures, conducting safety meetings in the supervisor’s absence

Ensure driver's logs for section are complete and accurate

Take part in departmental research and development of grooming activities and snow characteristics

Coordinate grooming activities with other hill chiefs and departments, such as snowmaking and lifts, especially for tasks like winching or training

Assist with planning summer projects, like trail maintenance and construction

Provide superior service to both internal and external customers, adhering to Resort Etiquette Guidelines

Respond to guests in a courteous, efficient manner 

Perform other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications: 

High school education or equivalent, plus 3+ years previous grooming experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

Valid driver’s license

Must be at least 18 years of age

Ability to sit for extended periods while operating snow grooming equipment

Willing to work overnight shifts

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Previous experience operating heavy equipment desirable

Strong communication skills, particularly using two-way radio

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants.  No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status. 
 
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