Employment

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
As a lift operator/attendant, you have an important role in the daily operation and success of Sundown
Mountain Resort. You will be providing excellent customer service by interacting with all guests and
assisting them in a safe loading and unloading of the ski lift. We want our guests to have a safe and
positive experience.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBITIES:
Shovel snow, chip ice and sweep chairs in a safe and efficient matter. Perform daily pre-operation
inspections, monitoring the equipment for possible problems and post-operation shut down procedures.
Assisting skiers/snowboarders on and off chairlifts in a safe and efficient manner. Check to ensure every
skier or snowboarder has a valid Day Lift Ticket or Season Pass each time before boarding the lift. Willing
to work in all weather conditions. The ability to work with people in a positive, cheerful, and respectful
manner. Must be ready and willing to perform duties which are not necessarily lift operations but are
necessary for the successful operation of Sundown Mountain Resort.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be 16 or older and know basic machine knowledge. Must be available to work weekends, holidays.
Must always remain alert and attentive. Ability to shovel snow for long periods and meet the physical
demands of repetitive work which includes lifting, twisting and working outside for extended periods of
time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
TO APPLY:
Complete an application on our website www.sundownmtn.com or through the Office

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

CONTACT SHEILA WUERTZER (563) 556-6676 Ext. 124

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Hill Crew workers perform a wide variety of jobs throughout the ski area, including but not limited to snowmaking, snow grooming, maintenance of machinery, shoveling snow, and general repairs in carpentry, plumbing, etc. This position working outdoors in the cold hours of each day.  This is a seasonal position may be full-time or part-time

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Pay and raises will be determined by the Department Manager.  Raises are granted on an individual basis depending on performance as determined by manager.  Employees in good standing (i.e. consistently work their scheduled shifts, are on-time to shift, etc.) will receive free skiing, meal discounts, a discount at the Gift Shop, and other benefits as described in Employee Guidebook.  

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires good physical condition, as it requires strenuous outdoor activity.  Be well groomed, work well with others, and have a good public image when working around skiers. This position requires weekends, evenings, and holidays.  This position involves working with a wide variety of machines, should have a strong mechanical background as well as respect for the equipment and tools.  Applicant must be 18 years old.

TO APPLY:

Complete an application on our website www.sundownmtn.com

Or in person at the Business Office

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT CHRIS MACDONALD (563) 556-6676 Ext. 123 

Get paid to ski/snowboard this winter!

• Flexible hours
• Short-term commitment over the winter.
• Gift shop and food discounts.
• Fun work environment and more!