Terrain Park Attendant

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 wage $17.60, adjusted based on experience
• Benefits: Full-time, year-round, benefitted position including:
• Eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, employer paid short term disability & long-term disability offerings
• 401(k) retirement plan (with company match up to 5%)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off, holiday and sick pay
• Free season pass for employee/dependents
• Privileges at several other resorts
• Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, friends & family tickets, etc.)

Job Summary:

This position reports to Terrain Park Foreman, Terrain Park Supervisor, and Terrain Park Manager. Works in a utility capacity, by transferring from one task to another, building and maintaining bike trails and terrain parks around the mountain. Acts as a host regarding crowd supervision, safety awareness and education, freestyle terrain etiquette and guest relations. Acts as a responsible and mature brand and company ambassador in and out of uniform.

Summary of Key Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Summer Bike Park Trail Crew (May-October):

• Spring trail cleanup: removal of downed limbs and other loose debris from trail tread, clearing culverts and ditches from sediment and debris, repairing damaged bridges and other wood features, leaf blowing, raking, shoveling, and picking up litter
• Frequent use of hand tools to shape and maintain dirt features on bike trails (picks, shovels, rakes, pry bars, hand saws, loppers, and other specialty trail-building tools)
• Tree removal (chainsaws, hand saws, picks, and shovels)
• Weed and brush maintenance (gas-powered string trimmers and brush cutters)
• Assist equipment operators with installation of trail features
• Educate guests and other mountain staff on bike trail etiquette and safety
• Monitor trails day to day based on weather conditions and bike traffic
• Report possible codes to Dispatch over the radio; stand by if on scene until support arrives; assist Mountain Patrol as needed
• Assist Mountain Patrol with trail closures and openings
• Assist with events and photo/video shoots, etc. as directed by Supervisor and/or Manager
• Assist guests with wayfinding and trail recommendations as needed

Winter Terrain Park Attendant (November-April)

• Opening and closing various terrain parks each day as directed by Terrain Park Foreman and/or Supervisor
• Daily maintenance of all features in various terrain parks (raking, shoveling, and painting takeoffs)
• Install and maintain park signage, closures, hazard markings, fencing, rope lines, flags, banners, and other branding/animation
• Daily set up and tear down of branding elements
• Assist snowcat operators with installation of terrain park features during day and/or night builds
• Maintain a consistent presence in various terrain parks throughout the day in all weather and snow conditions
• Assist with events, contests, photo/video shoots, etc. as directed by Supervisor and/or Manager
• Remain flexible and understand that shift hours may vary week to week with last-minute needs for builds, events, etc. especially during holiday periods and weekends
• Always follow established company and department policies while in uniform, and act as a mature representative of the company/department while skiing/riding on days off
• Educate guests and other mountain staff on terrain park etiquette and safety
• Offer feature ideas/designs for park builds, and give feedback on how the parks are performing and how different features are perceived by guests
• Assist with feature fabrication/repair as needed
• Keep terrain parks free of trash and other debris throughout the day
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