Employment
2011/2012 Current Openings
Our Season begins around Thanksgiving weekend in November –
beginning of December 2011. Snow conditions permitting, our target
opening day is November 25, 2011. Depending on snow levels and weather
conditions, our season ends April 8, 2012.
All positions for the 2011/2012 season are currently filled!
JOB POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS: Hours depend on snow conditions
Mt Operations is accountable for operating and maintaining the outside services of our ski resort. Mt Operations areas include: Base Operations, Grooming, Lift Maintenance, Lift Attendants, Ticket Checker, Facilities Maintenance, Tubing Hill Attendant, and Ski Check Attendant. These jobs are worked in extreme weather conditions including at times: bright sun, heavy snow storms, and thick fog with very low visibility, rain, freezing rain, winds, slushy conditions, muddy conditions. The environment can and does change very quickly. The employees in this department must be physically able to shovel snow, and lift up to 60 lbs repetitively. The jobs in this department are both exciting and fun at times and very serene at times. Day and Night shifts available. Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Depending on the number of guests, weather conditions and other variable and changing conditions those hired to work in Mt. Operations duties may include any/and or all of the following: Lift Operator: Loading and operating ski lifts, day and night shifts available. Ski Check Attendant. Tubing Hill Attendant: Attending and monitoring tubing hill. Parking Lot Attendant: Directing traffic to assist guests in parking their cars, and shuttling guests to and from the parking lots. Keeping walkways clear of snow and facilities and grounds clean. Those who operate Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park cars or equipment must have a current valid drivers’ license and proof of current automobile insurance. Copy of driving record must also be provided. Other duties as assigned. Mt. Spokane reserves the right to transfer employee to another department if needed for assuring exceptional guest service.
Suggested clothing for those men and women who work in Mt. Operations:
2 pair of insulated long underwear. (2 shirts, 2 pair of pants) Shirts that fit over the thermal underwear, sweaters and or sweat shirts that fit over both of these shirts. Black waterproof overall type pants that fit over trousers, such as ski, snow board, or snow mobile bibs or pants. Insulated waterproof boots that are suitable to walk on snow and ice. Cold weather socks and liners. Gloves that are made for extreme cold and wet conditions, such as ski, snow mobile, or snowboarding gloves and mittens. Scarf to protect face.
Up to 56 hours per week. Over time paid starting at 57 hours worked in a single week.
GUEST SERVICES: Hours depend on snow conditions
Most are inside positions. Guest Service areas include: Snow
Sports Center, Ticket Counter, Rentals, Day Care. Employees who work in
these departments must be able to handle extremely busy times selling
high volume of goods and services to many guests quickly and
efficiently. Accurate cash handling skills required, aptitude for
mathematics and ability to remain calm under pressure are skills vital
to the success of these positions. Those working in these positions will
be expected to up-sell goods and services offered throughout the
resort. Must be able to pass background check and drug test. Bring
warm indoor clothing to layer when cold air comes through windows and
doorways. Other duties may be assigned according to the department you
are working in. Mt. Spokane reserves the right to transfer employee to
another department if needed for assuring first-rate guest service. Day
and Night shifts available. Up to 56 hours per week. Over time paid
starting at 57 hours worked in a single week.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Hours depend on snow conditions
These are inside positions. At times, you may be asked to work outside when we have a BBQ on the deck. Locations include Lodge 1 Snack Bar, Vista House, Lodge 2 Cafeteria, and Lodge 2 Foggy Bottom Lounge. Employees who work in Food & Beverage must be able to handle extremely busy times preparing and selling high volume of goods and services to many guests quickly and efficiently. Those who work in this department must have the ability to remain calm under pressure and be motivated to discern, seek out, and take care of tasks as they need to be done in an efficient and mature manner. Those working in these positions will be expected to up-sell goods and services offered throughout the resort. Bring warm indoor clothing to layer when cold air comes through windows and doorways. Must be able to pass background check and drug test. All positions in Food & Beverage will be expected to carry out any and all duties as assigned, whether this may be food prep, cashier, cleaning, or other as needed. Mt. Spokane reserves the right to transfer employee to another department if needed at times for assuring superlative guest service. Day and Night shifts available.
Up to 56 hours per week. Over time paid starting at 57 hours worked in a single week.
JOB POSITIONS
Base Crew: Keep walkways clear for safety of guests and fellow employees. Assist in parking lot. High guest contact, this team provides essential helpful, first-rate Guest Service. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Shuttle Bus Driver:
Shuttle guests between parking lots and lodges. As the first point of
contact with many of our guests, welcome them with first-class Guest
Service. Must have clean driving record, be currently insured, and have a
current valid drivers’ license and proof of current automobile
insurance. CDL not required but encouraged. Apply through WorkSource
Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Lift Attendant, Day & Night Shifts: Must be at least 18 years of age at time of applying. Assist guests safely on and off of chairs. Maintain safe loading ramps. These team members provide welcoming, friendly, fabulous guest service. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Tubing Hill Attendant: Assist in safe operations of tubing hill. Welcome the families in our
community and visiting families with friendly, energetic, first-rate
guest service. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job
Fair November 5.
Terrain Park Attendant: Must be at least 18 years of age at time of applying. Maintain park features, assuring our guests are properly supervised and have safety awareness education and use Freestyle Terrain etiquette. This team delivers energetic, safe, marvelous guest service. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Groomers: THIS IS A NIGHT
POSITION. Keeping safety a priority, provide the best possible snow
surfaces to our guests using our fleet of Prinoth Snowcats. Must have
clean driving record, be currently insured, and have a current valid
drivers’ license and proof of current automobile insurance. Accepting
applications only from those with prior experience. Apply through
WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Rental Technician: Keeping safety a priority, responsible for rental equipment upkeep and adjustments. Ability to efficiently fit boots and set bindings by cheerfully and professionally communicating with the guests. Knowledge of ski & snowboard gear essential, as well as waxing, tuning, and sharpening. Provide fast, friendly, service to guests with information and assistance by answering questions, giving directions. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Rental Retail Agent:
Responsible for the sale of Rental and Retail items using cash controls
in a prompt and courteous manner. Provide guests with information and
assistance by answering questions, giving directions and participating
in complaint resolution. This team is integral to assuring guest
satisfaction with cheerful welcoming and outstanding service. Apply
through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Ticket Counter Agent:
Responsible for the sale of lift tickets using cash controls in a prompt
and courteous manner. Provide guests with information and assistance by
answering questions, giving directions and participating in complaint
resolution. Sell and process lift tickets. Welcome our guests with fast,
efficient & fabulous service. Apply through WorkSource Spokane
until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Ticket Checker: Responsible
for assuring that all guests have a bona fide ticket or authentic
season pass when loading on / loading off the ski lifts. Guest service
skills are vital to achieving this task as you welcome and greet guests
while checking for validity. First-class guest service skills are a must
as you provide this essential service resolving any issues according to
mountain policy. Outside 100% of time. Apply through WorkSource Spokane
until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Snow Sports Center Agent: Responsible
for the sale of Season Passes, Lift Tickets, and Snow Sports Lessons
using cash controls in a prompt and courteous manner. Provide guests
with information and assistance by answering questions, giving
directions and participating in complaint resolution. Sell and process
Season Passes, lift tickets, and Ski and Snowboard Lessons. These team
members provide mature, cheerful, knowledgeable and superb guest
service. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair
November 5.
Day Care Attendant: Responsible
for the health, safety and comfort of the children in day care that are
left in the care of the Mt. Spokane Snow Play day care center. Provide
guests with information and assistance by answering questions, giving
directions. Must be able to pass background check and drug test. Apply
through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Ski Instructor: Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Snow Board Instructor: Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Line/Prep Cook:
Responsible for the overall preparation and presentation of food from
the Mt. Spokane Ski & Snow Board Park. Will provide breakfast,
lunch & dinner to our guests. Competent, well-organized, safe
production of all menu items using inventory controls and policies at
all times. Must have current Washington State Food Service Permit. Apply
through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Cafeteria Cashier: Primary
responsibility is for the sale of food and beverage using cash controls
in a prompt and courteous manner. Provide guests with information and
assistance by answering questions, giving directions for the mountain.
These team members provide friendly efficient, knowledgeable and
marvelous guest service. Must have current Washington State Food
Service Permit. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job
Fair November 5.
Bus Person: Primary
responsibility is the cleanliness and stocking of the food and beverage
areas, including the FOH and BOH in a prompt and courteous manner.
Provide guests with information and assistance by answering questions,
giving directions for the mountain. These team members provide cheerful,
efficient quality guest service. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until
November 3. Job Fair November 5.
Bartender: Primary
responsibility is for the sale of beer, food, and beverages using cash
controls in a prompt and courteous manner. Provide guests with
information and assistance by answering questions, giving directions for
the mountain. These team members provide efficient, cheerful,
knowledgeable and marvelous guest service. Must have current Washington
State Food Service Permit and current Washington State Liquor Control
Board permit. Apply through WorkSource Spokane until November 3. Job
Fair November 5.
