Job Descriptions & Qualifications

Job Summary:  Takes charge of all projects relating to construction, framing, and remodeling.  Completes projects in a timely manner.

Job Tasks:  Must complete light and heavy construction, rough framing, remodeling, finish carpentry, concrete, drywall, and roofing.  Responsible for job site tools, materials, and over all safety of the operation.  Must furnish own hand tools and execute all company policies correctly.

Agents are travel representatives that handle inbound vacation travel sales for the Squaw Valley/North Tahoe area. Agents help customize vacation packages for guests and sell all of Squaw Valley's services.

• Must be comfortable fielding general information calls and inquiries regarding all aspects of skiing and vacationing in and around Squaw Valley. Knowledge of local area and mountain is necessary.
• Must maintain a professional manner and work well under pressure, remain calm, enthusiastic and flexible
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and have good communication skills
• Must possess good clerical skills: computer knowledge, data entry, filing and calculator

Job Summary:  Keeps the customers property safe and maintains the usability of the lockers.  Works in all kinds of weather at assigned locations.  Public relations and assist Department Director as required.

Job Tasks:  Greets guests; handles their problems, questions in appropriate manner.  inventory, removes and secures property left in lockers.  Manually manipulates sensitive lock mechanisms.  Handles cash accurately, makes changes, writes reports legibly, works fast and accurately in congested areas.  Ability to follow instructions with little or not direct supervistion. Stands and walks for extended periods of time.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform general office duties and assist other personnel as required.
• Assist meeting planners and groups booked at The Village at Squaw Valley USA with all aspects of their planning needs. This could be anything from a dinner reception at High Camp or a meeting set classroom style in our Palisades Room.
• Perform administrative duties such as typing of contracts/proposals, mailings, and general other administrative type functions.
• Maintain in constant contact with corporate and association meeting planners that have booked a program with us to help facilitate their meeting needs.
• Maintain a working relationship with departments interacting with convention groups.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and make recommendations of changes, which would affect operations.
• Maintain accurate forecast and recap information.
• Set-up and conduct site inspections for entire property.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Director of Sales.
• Practice safety standards and report unsafe conditions to the Director of Sales.
• Work with the sales and marketing department as a team player.
• Create the following documents regularly: daily function report, banquet event orders, meeting diagrams, rooming lists, conference planning kits, sales kits, reports requested by Sales Managers or the Director of Sales, group rooms log.
• Create proposals and contracts, new reports as needed, and any other pertinent documents which would be useful in the sales and marketing department.
• Attend trade shows requested by The Director of Sales and attend meetings, seminars and functions requested as well.
•  Maintain databases from Springer Miller, The Village Website, and other sources available to us.
• Fulfillment for advertisements, collating, direct mailings.
• Any administrative needs that are requested in the sales and marketing department.
• Checking people in and out of the hotel.
• During busy periods, helping other departments wherever needed; this could be anything from housekeeping to front desk or taking reservations.

This job is separate from other lift operators. Funitel staff only work on and operate Squaw Valley's Funitel. Staff also provide information to the guests and aid in the upkeep of the facility. Some maintenance required.

• Must have basic mechanical ability
• Must be comfortable with high elevations
• Must be at least 18 years old

Job Summary:  Seasonal position involving the use of over-the-snow grooming vehicles in a safe, responsible, and conscientious manner.  Works at night to provide the skiing public with a high quality skiing surface for the next day.  Emphasis is placed on the highest degree of quality possible in the work accomplished and on cooperation and communication with fellow workers and the shift supervisor.

Job Tasks:  Operates grooming equipment safely.  Covers rocks and obstacles on the slopes.  Moves snow from low wear areas to high wear areas.  Must have the ability to use various grooming vehicles.  Daily check-outs and performs basic maintenance.  Ability to perform light to medium manual labor such as changing implements, vehicle check-outs and miscellaneous other chores.

Job Summary:  Maintains the cleanliness of the Member's Locker Room and helps guests.  Answers quetions about SVSC and assists guests in the necessary fashion.  Uphold the highest standard of customer service.

Job Tasks:  Maintains cleanliness of the Member's Lock Room by picking up trash, emptying trashcans and vacuuming.  Shovels snow off the deck/stairs and benches outside as required.  Monitor children's and adult behaviors for the smooth running of the Locker Room and the diverse Locker Holders.  Maintains coffee station.  Helps guests and answers questions in a friendly manner.  May help with installation of shelving in lockers.

Parking staff will welcome and direct vehicles, help to maintain the cleanliness of the parking lot and assist guests with directions to the base area!

• Must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to arrive at work as early as 5am
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (i.e. rain, mud, snow, sleet, sun, cold) with a smile!

Job Summary:  Installs new plumbing systems on the SVSC property.  Identifies problems in the current plumbing system and takes the appropriate measures to fix it.

Job Tasks:  Handling hazardous sewage, torches, high-pressure water, propane and diesel.  Must inspect heating systems and use all power and hand toold.

Job Summary:  Works at all race events put on at SVSC that are run through Race Services.  Assists in setting courses, shoveling snow, setting fencing, timing races, working with large groups of people, electronics, and salting courses (each bag weights approximately 50 lbs.).  Carries all types of snow fencing, up to 70 lbs. and skis in all snow conditions.

Job Tasks:  Sets courses with Race Services Department Manger.

Shovels snow around the course, puts up fencing, times the races, and upholds the highest standards of course maintenance.  Must work with large groups of people and also salts the course.

Sales staff will assist customers with purchases. Employees must accurately operate a cash register and be able to balance and mathematically do tie outs at the end of the day.

• Ability to merchandise, display, stock, and maintain stores appearance
• Ability to stand on ladders and move displays
• Outgoing, friendly and helpful attitude is essential along with being able to work well under pressure
• Must have cash handling experience
• Must be at least 18 years old

Job Summary:  Seasonal, field-based position that is responsible for the implmentation of specific revegetation, erosion control and watershed management projects.  Projects are generally performed on steep, rough, mountainous terrain.  Works under the direct supervision of a field supervisor or in an organized crew.  Occasionally, individuals are required to work independently or with one or two crew persons on a specific short term project.

Job Tasks:  Uses various hand and power tools such as picks, shovels, chainsaws, rock drills, etc. Works on and around specialized revegetation equipment, such as a hydroseeder, straw chopper/blower, or heavy trucks.  Must be able to operate the equipment listed above after receiving proper training.  Loads and unloads various materials, tools and equipment used in resource management activities.  Maintains all tools and equipment.  Sets up, operates, and dismantles an extensive irrigation system.  Facility maintenance and general cleaning and housekeeping as necessary.

Job Summary:  Asset protection and loss prevention.

Job Tasks:  To provide a safe environment for staff and guests 24 hours a day.  Patrols SVSC property and provides protection.  Protects physical assets, guests, and staff.  Interacts with fire department and law enforcement as required and to assist all departments when necessary.

Operate Squaw Valley's daily shuttles from around Lake Tahoe.

• Must have a California Driver's license, Class B (with a clean driving record)
• Ability to handle driving in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work early hours and be prompt
• Mandatory DOT physical exam & drug testing required of all qualified applicants
• Must be at least 18 years old

The safety of our guests and our mountain environment depends on a professional Ski Patrol.

Minimum requirements for Ski Patrol Candidates are:

• Current Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) Certificate and/or OEC Certificate
• Must have solid writing skills
• Advanced alpine skiing skills (capable of skiing all terrain at Squaw Valley comfortably)
• Must be at least 18 years old

Staff will fit ski boots, adjust rental bindings and instruct guests in equipment function and use. Other responsibilities include assisting guests with the rental forms, quoting rental rates and some staff will be trained to operate the cash registers.

• Must possess a basic knowledge of ski and/or snowboard equipment
• Able to work with the guest in high pressure and routine situations
• Cash handling experience helpful
• Willingness to become certified to manufacturers' standards

Job Summary:  Works closely with snowmaking foreman in the operation and maintenance of the snowmaking installation.  Performs pre-start up activities such as gun set-up, machine check out, and on-hill shoveling under the direction of the foreman.  During operation of the installation, the crewman performs all activities as assigned and required to assure the safe efficient operation of the system.

Job Tasks:  Makes the necessary adjustments to the computer systems during operational periods.  Travels over the snow on steep terrain by foot of via snowmobile in order to check on system operation and to perform adjustments and minor repairs.  Shovel and move hoses as required.  Accurate record keeping regarding significant events and machine performance.  Perform general cleaning and housekeeping tasks.  Maintenance of building and collateral equipment as assigned.

Job Summary:  Issues, maintains, and secures the return of uniforms from all SVSC employees.

Job Tasks:  Issues all work related garments to all SVSC employees.  Files uniform agreements, makes name tags for SVSC employees.  Mends and launders garments as well as stores them in an appropriate area.  Goes to the administration office to pick up mail and makes copies when necessary.

Job Summary:  Be able to work unsupervised on all aspects of maintenance and repair within the shop and equipment you are assigned to.  Remove and reinstall engines, transmissions, rear ends, and do necessary repairs.  Be familiar with and solve any electrical problem that may occur.  Ability to lift 50 lbs. and move heavy objects, to climb into lift terminals for the purpose of running lift auxiliary.  Work with electrical wiring and components and solve most electrical problems.   

Job Tasks:  Knowlegde of over-the-snow grooming equipment. Ability to perform above functions as well as lifting, carrying, and transporting.  Maintain and repair SVSC vehicles.