Groomer - Lake County Government : Job Details

Position SummaryThe Trails Groomer is responsible for maintaining and preparing outdoor trails, during winter months, by using specialized snow grooming equipment to create a safe and smooth surface for recreational activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, or tubing, often operating heavy machinery like snowcats to move, compact, and shape snow on designated trails and the tubing hill, while also performing routine maintenance checks on equipment and monitoring weather conditions to adjust grooming plans accordingly.

General Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions

• Grooms terrain on Dutch Henry Tubing Hill, Mineral Belt Trail, and Mount Massive Golf Course
• Responsible for consistent grooming
• Ability to maintain grooming standards including at night on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions
• Performs general maintenance of the snowcats and informs mechanics of any issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot applicable

Notice of Emergency/Disaster ResponsibilitiesAll Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other DutiesPlease note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current valid drivers license
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have knowledge of the skills required for properly grooming and running heavy equipment
• Must have taken and passed the grooming portion of Ski Area Operations through Colorado Mountain College
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate running a snow cat and snowmobile
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (training available)

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Risks associated with working in proximity to moving machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work in harsh weather conditions during winter months, including low temperatures, snow, and ice.
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to see close up and far away, with or without glasses or contacts.

EOE StatementLake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

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