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MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS
AZ
Summary
Operate heavy trail grooming equipment at night to prepare ski trails for guests. Ensure quality grooming while protecting mountain property, infrastructure, and the surrounding forest environment.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Arizona Snowbowl - FLAGSTAFF, AZ, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Purpose of the position
(FT or PT, Winter Seasonal Position) The Groomer will operate heavy trail grooming equipment at night, to prepare ski trails and provide an enjoyable and safe mountain environment for Snowbowl guests.
Qualifications: Essential Functions:
Operate heavy trail grooming equipment at night, to prepare ski trails for the skiing public.
Perform quality grooming without being abusive to Snowbowl property, grooming vehicles, snowmaking infrastructure, chair lift towers and buildings.
Perform quality grooming without being destructive to the forest and environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Solid knowledge of equipment operation. Basic knowledge of Snowbowl terrain and mountain geography.
Must be at least an intermediate skier/rider.
Alertness, precision, memory, concentration, judgment, ingenuity, problem solving, spatial perception, reasoning, initiative, patience, and verbal and written communication skills are necessary abilities.
Must be in good physical shape.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work night shift
Must be able to work outside in adverse weather conditions on uneven and slick terrain.
Ability to see at night
Must have a valid US Driver's license.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Works well with others as team
Good communication skills
Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) is the third-largest ski resort company in the United States by resort count. Based in Durango, Colorado, MCP owns and manages 17 ski areas, bike parks, and golf courses across the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Chile.
Our portfolio includes destinations such as Purgatory Resort (CO), Arizona Snowbowl (AZ), Spider Mountain (TX), and Valle Nevado (Chile) — each offering unique experiences while sharing a common purpose: Give People the Freedom to Ski.
Collectively, MCP properties feature nearly 9,500 acres of lift-served terrain, 500+ trails, 90 lifts, and access to more than 235,000 acres of backcountry, snowcat, and heli-skiing. Since 2015, MCP has invested over $125 million in capital improvements, from new lifts and terrain expansions to snowmaking and guest amenities.
Core Values
Freedom – Explore without boundaries
Happiness – Live in the moment doing what you love
Purpose – Discover what’s important and make a difference
For a full list of resorts and more information, visit mcp.ski
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Durango, CO
Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) is the third-largest ski resort company in the United States by resort count. Based in Durango, Colorado, MCP owns and manages 17 ski areas, bike parks, and golf courses across the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Chile.
Our portfolio includes destinations such as Purgatory Resort (CO), Arizona Snowbowl (AZ), Spider Mountain (TX), and Valle Nevado (Chile) — each offering unique experiences while sharing a common purpose: Give People the Freedom to Ski.
Collectively, MCP properties feature nearly 9,500 acres of lift-served terrain, 500+ trails, 90 lifts, and access to more than 235,000 acres of backcountry, snowcat, and heli-skiing. Since 2015, MCP has invested over $125 million in capital improvements, from new lifts and terrain expansions to snowmaking and guest amenities.
Core Values
Freedom – Explore without boundaries
Happiness – Live in the moment doing what you love
Purpose – Discover what’s important and make a difference
For a full list of resorts and more information, visit mcp.ski
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Durango, CO