Snow Surfaces Manager

Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa

As grand as the history behind it, the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa, located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, the hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious décor. The resort is home to award-winning alpine and Nordic skiing at Bretton Woods - the state's largest ski area which is consistently recognized among the best for snow quality, grooming and service. A famed Donald Ross-designed Golf Course, nature-inspired Spa and year-round Canopy Tour add to our wide variety of world-class activities, adventure and wellness offerings, attracting guests from around the globe all year long.

Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa and Bretton Woods Ski Area associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. The Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa is committed to serve our associates and nurture their growth. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment each day. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa and Bretton Woods Ski Area may be your perfect match.

What's in it for me?

Manager Posting Perks:

Perks:

• Relocation Assistance for salaried Managers relocating 50+ miles away
• Long- Term Housing Options Available
• Guest gym access
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Weekly pay cycle
• Complimentary meals in cafeteria

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage with options for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off for relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Financial security through a 401(K) matching plan and pre-tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• A great voluntary benefits program that includes critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage, life and AD&D insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection, access to whole life insurance, telemedicine, and pet insurance.
• Support services including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Resort Discounts

• Complimentary Bretton Woods season pass (terms & conditions apply, associate may also be eligible for spouse/dependent passes, or one courtesy pass based on status)
• 25% off Food & Beverage (excluding alcohol)
• 25% off Retail
• 25% off Spa Services
• Discounts on Ski & Golf Rentals, Canopy Tours, and other activities

Responsibilities

Spring, Summer, Fall

• Coordinate trail crew and work to complete necessary trail maintenance through erosion control, mowing, bridge and culvert construction and maintenance and clearing trail edges.
• Hire, train and supervise trail crew members. Maintain daily attendance records and schedules. Conduct disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Maintain inventory and maintenance of all trail crew equipment including power tools such as chainsaws and brush trimmers.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed and PPE is worn appropriately during all trail operations.
• Coordinate all trail related projects including bridge repairs, lift line clearing, mountain bike trail construction and maintenance both Alpine and Nordic.
• Responsible for purchasing and receiving of needed equipment and supplies and monitoring monthly budget expenses.
• Conduct grounds and property maintenance including lawn care, parking lot maintenance and hazard tree removal.
• Monitor trail conditions throughout summer to improve drainage and erosion issues on the trails and work roads.
• Work on plans for pre-season snowmaking maintenance including hydrant and pipe maintenance, hose inspection and maintenance, tower, fans and land guns, and equipment inventory.
• Complete major snowmaking maintenance repairs, pipe installation, tower gun installations and any pumphouse related maintenance as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps and compressors.
• Perform pre-season inspection of all water pumps and compressors.
• Inspect all valve stations, tower guns and lines prior to season start-up.
• Set up trails to begin snowmaking season.
• Provide assistance to other mountain operations departments as needed.

Winter

• Hire and train snowmakers for all shifts including snowmobile safe driving techniques.
• Supervise snowmaking shift leaders and be directly involved in all training and safety procedures.
• Set up valves and piping for water and air flow.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Responsible for the ensuring excellent snow quality and efficient output.
• Monitor snow guns through hourly checks on conditions.
• Adjust guns in order to create a quality product.
• Move guns throughout the operational period to provide for full trail coverage.
• Determine maintenance needs and make necessary repairs.
• Perform all necessary start-up and shut-down procedures and monitoring of iSno systems to ensure constant observations of systems.
• Monitor pump and compressor operations and perform necessary maintenance.
• Hire, train and supervise grooming team.
• Conduct daily checks of grooming conditions and provide feedback to grooming shifts to ensure the highest quality product available.
• Monitor weather forecasts on a consistent basis in order to make decisions related to grooming and snowmaking operations.
• Work grooming shifts once snowmaking season has ended.
• Work with maintenance crew to ensure grooming equipment is in working order.
• Assist other mountain operations as needed throughout the ski season.
• Work with upper management on capital and major planned maintenance projects to ensure budget process reflects necessary upgrades and operating expenses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ski area mountain operations.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme winter conditions on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to walk up and down steep mountain terrain.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely maneuver on snow and ice.
• Must be able to safely operate brush and chain saws, snowmobiles, and 4-wheelers.
• Must be able to effectively make decisions regarding changing weather conditions and the effect on snow quality without supervision.
• Experience operating heavy equipment including grooming machines, excavators, skid steer loader and backhoe.
• Ability to work with computer systems including Outlook, Excel, Word Perfect and have the competency to learn payroll processing and purchasing software.
• Organized with attention to detail and ability to work as a team player in a fast paced working environment.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.