Compensation Amount:

17.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

Inspects, operates and maintains all freestyle terrain features, terrain parks, and recreational trail systems. Provides input to management regarding design, layout, construction and maintenance of freestyle features, parks and trails. Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs a variety of trail maintenance tasks, including: shoveling, raking, seeding, mulching, tamping, carrying, lifting, hiking and cutting.Uses hand tools including: rakes, shovels, Pulaski axes, McLeod tools, chain saws, hand saws, pole saws, loppers and hammers.Utilizes 1Risk software to document inspections and maintenance tasks.Prepares terrain parks, features and trail systems for public use before the scheduled opening time each day.Conducts ongoing maintenance of the various recreational trail systems, parks and features.Communicates as necessary to ensure management and guests are adequately informed of changing conditions and closures.Works under the direction of the Parks and Trails Supervisor and the Terrain Park Builder to build, maintain and document according to industry best practices and company policies.Contributes to park layout and terrain feature design ideas.Assists in conducting investigations of any park or trail related incidents.Assists in developing new events, as well as in the production of existing special events from concept to completion under the direction of the Parks and Trails Supervisor.Clears trail systems of garbage and other debris.Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma required.Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license.Must have knowledge of the Freestyle Terrain Notebook or the ability to gain such knowledge.Ability to understand verbal and written instructions effectively.

Giants Ridge, managed by Guest Services, Inc., is looking for candidates who want to be part of the team that creates and maintains the terrain park.  As a Parks & Trails Crewmember your job would be to make sure the terrain park is open, safe and always has a ready-to-ride appearance. 

This is a seasonal role that has prime opportunities for transferring into summer positions within the resort for year-round employment.

Must be at least 18 years of age and available to work a flexible schedule that includes some evening, holiday and weekend work. 

Our team members enjoy amazing benefits such as:

Mountain Perks – free passes for employees and discounts for family membersEmployee discounts on food, apparel and accessoriesA fun team environment Flexible schedulesAnd more!

Giants Ridge is the #1-rated family vacation destination in Minnesota.  Located just north of Duluth in the heart of Minnesota’s Superior National Forest, Giants Ridge is a four-season family-oriented resort offering fun and adventure for every level of outdoor enthusiast.  Summer is filled with world-class golf, plus mountain biking, water recreation and more.  Winter brings incredible skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking and endless miles of snowmobile trails to explore, plus dining, shopping and much more.  Spring and fall seasons are the perfect transitions to the next season of outdoor adventure. 

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.