Grounds Maintenance

July 24, 2024

Hilltop Ski Area

Anchorage

FULL TIME

Position Summary

The Grounds Maintenance workers are key team members that perform different tasks to achieve a functional and pleasant outdoor and indoor environment. This position also includes parking lot attendant duties. Hilltop has multiple parking lots and maximizing the capacity of these lots on busy days will ensure we are utilizing our parking efficiently, while also ensuring roadways and turnarounds are open and free in case of emergency vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist guests and employees in parking uniformly and efficiently
Assist in snow removal around lodge and walkways
Assists in laying ice melt to the sidewalks and walkways
Assists in mowing around the lodge and adjoining grounds
Assists in landscaping along roads and around Hilltop buildings
Assists in carpentry projects
Assigned special projects as directed by Mt Manager
Inspect and ensure landscape equipment are in safe operating conditions
Assists with preventative maintenance tasks
Performs manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials, supplies and equipment
Ensures facility, vehicles, and equipment are clean and organized
Alert to and aware of potentially dangerous situations on roads and walkways
Communicate with supervisor and co-workers via radios
Keep parking areas clean, neat, and free of trash and debris
Answer guest questions with patience and pleasantness
Must work well with all other departments. Must be respectful of all guests and employees.
Performing other duties as directed

Promotes and exemplifies a culture of exceptional guest service, teamwork, innovation, and fun! Works well independently and with others. Enjoys “pitching in” whenever and wherever assistance is needed. Conducts and shows a high level of professionalism. Values our safety culture, our community, and maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment. Ensures that guests and employees have a fun, safe, and memorable experience. Asks questions, shares concerns, or gives ideas on innovation and efficiencies that improve both the guests’ and employees’ experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
Must have reliable transportation
Must have a clean driving record
Able to work up to 40 hours per week including holidays, weekends, and evenings, as necessary.
Any combination of education and experience that can demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
Previous experience operating small equipment; skid steer, excavator, plow truck preferred
Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects while raking, shoveling, and lifting large metal objects
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Strong communication skills and good judgement skills in dealing with guests.
Ability to react quickly under pressure.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand, follow, transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.