Slope Maintenance Manager

• SLOPE MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Reports To: General Manager

Department: Mountain Operations

Status: Full-Time/Year-Round, Salaried

Date: 1/11/26

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Slope Maintenance Manager is responsible for oversight, leadership, planning, and daily execution of all Slope Maintenance activities for all seasons including grooming, snowmaking, terrain parks, summer trail bike trail and feature maintenance, slope erosion and water control, noxious weed and fuels/fire management, and summer snowmaking maintenance and projects. This position requires hands-on execution in the field, night shifts October-January, and excellent project management, documentation, and leadership skills.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Daily oversight and accountability for Snowmaking, Grooming, Terrain Parks, Summer Trails, Fuels/Fire maintenance including but not limited to:
  • Management of annual snowmaking plan including gun placement and moves as conditions dictate, efficient use of water       management for all types of snow guns, scheduling appropriate to maximize temps and conditions.
  • Timely communication of terrain openings, collaborating with Patrol, Marketing, Ski and Ride School, and GM to ensure the needs of the company are prioritized.
  • Management and upkeep of pump stations and equipment.
  • Tracking and logging water usage for snowmaking.
  • Responsible for snowmaking equipment upkeep and repairs as well as expansion projects both in house with machine/hand work and oversight and scheduling of subcontractors. 
  • Provide direction and oversight for grooming staff and operations ensuring high quality snow surface, efficient and timely grooming of trails.
  • Design and build terrain parks at beginner and intermediate level and daily maintenance with documentation of daily terrain park maintenance.
  • Oversight of water run off/ natural spring diversion for trails and lift terminals. 
  • Responsible for oversight of downhill and cross-country bike trails. Assists with planning and execution of new trail building.
  • Responsible for grooming of downhill and cross-country trails including Golf trail system.
  • Oversight of Fuels and Fire reduction - grass on runs using tractor, fixing water bars, maintaining erosion control, and weed control; work with local fire agencies to execute work using available grant funding, coordinate with contractors ensuring proper insurance & contracts are in place with home office.
• Project Manager for capital projects including collecting bids & proof of insurance to company standards, building budget and ROI, coordination and planning with all sub-contractors, timely communication with GM and Ownership as directed.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and administrative support to all department heads ensuring daily operations, documented training, and projects are executed to Company standards.
• Willing and able to communicate expectations and hold staff accountable both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain appropriate, professional relationships with all levels of staff, business partners, and contractors. 
• Facilitates effective and efficient communication between departments and with Marketing to ensure website and social media feeds are up to date with all necessary Mountain Ops related material – maps, safety messaging, trail conditions, events.
• Work with Finance Director and GM to develop annual operating and capital budgets. Manage labor and expenses efficiently and effectively within budget with consideration of business volume and conditions; ensure documented work schedules to staff on time.
• Maintain working knowledge of HRIS system (Paylocity), submitting required paperwork to HR in a timely manner.
• Maintain a culture of safety, ensuring that daily/weekly safety topics are conducted and documented in all departments.
• Responsible for timecard approval for bi-weekly payroll including fixing missed punches, ensuring proper use of time clock, timecard approvals, time off requests, and other payroll related items.
• Complete timely, thoughtful, performance evaluations as required by company in a professional manner.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company hospitality guidelines and polices.
• Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management.
• Support and participate in employee functions.
• Support company events as assigned; assist with set up, tear down, and day of execution.
• Assist and support mountain departments in the field for races, events and operations on high volume days.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Project management skills
• Working knowledge of water management, pumps, variable frequency drives, flow, intake, filter, management
• Ability to multi-task, delegate, lead, and manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to manage a budget, use Excel at intermediate level
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to resolve conflict with professionalism
• Must work well under pressure and be able to receive and carry out instructions and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience 
• Ability to interact courteously and honestly with guests and fellow employees
• Speak, read, write in English fluently

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Minimum three (3) years snowmaking, water & pump management required 
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in leadership role required
• Minimum two (2) years grooming experience required
• Minimum two (2) years experience building and maintaining terrain parks required
• Minimum two (2) years summer ski trail maintenance preferred including erosion control.
• Experience maintaining bike trails preferred
• Experience with fuels/fire management preferred
• Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and be insurable under our company policy required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Overnight shifts with 50+ hour work weeks from mid-October to-mid January required
• Holidays and weekends required
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to perform strenuous tasks at 8000-10,000 feet in all weather conditions both day and night
• Stand, walk, hike, ski or snowboard, for duration of 10+ hour shift
• Reaching, bending, sitting, standing, carrying, lifting, reaching, kneeling, squatting
• Verbal and auditory abilities necessary for communication with people and machines
• Vision adequate for peripheral, distance, and close up, ability to adjust focus
• Dexterity for typing, handling small parts and tools

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. 

Pay range: $65,000 - $80,000. This is a salaried position.