Job Details

Director Of Mountain Operations

Eaglecrest Ski Area - Alaska's Best Kept Secret is Hiring! Eaglecrest is seeking an experienced ski industry professional to join our team as the Director of Mountain Operations. We are seeking someone willing to be a hands-on manager with a progressive mind set, a can-do attitude and who values teamwork.

Under general supervision of the Ski Area Manager, this position plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of staff in the Snowmaking, Grooming, Lift Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Power Generation, and Water Works divisions of the Eaglecrest Ski Area. The Director of Mountain Operations, in collaboration with the General Manager and senior staff will assist with planning and execution of Capital Projects and infrastructure improvements.

We are looking for someone that is excited to drive the success of Eaglecrest by supporting our contractors and looking for opportunities to recruit, train and mentor new staff to maximize every opportunity. Previous experience with heavy machinery, capital projects, lift maintenance/construction and snowmaking operations are desired.

Eaglecrest is one of the few community owned ski areas in North America and is Alaska's second largest ski area. Juneau is a small community of 30,000 people that is passionate about their outdoor lifestyle, especially skiing and snowboarding.

Being a smaller community ski area, you will have an opportunity to interface and develop strong relationships with many community members during the winter months.

Working Hours and Location: You will be working out of the Maintenance Shop at Eaglecrest Ski Area. During the winter season you will typically be working Wednesday through Sunday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Overtime will be mandatory during holiday periods.

Summer schedules will be from Monday through Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, however the summer season can offer more flexibility on scheduling.

Typical Responsibilities: You will be responsible for providing smooth consistent mountain operations by ensuring that the equipment is properly maintained, staffing levels are adequate and proper training programs are in place. At times you will have to plow snow in the parking lot, assist with snowmaking operations, help fix chair lifts, perform light carpentry, run heavy machinery, and work outside in heavy rain.

You will be part of the senior administrative team, regularly collaborating to meet our daily, as well as long-term goals by developing creative solutions to problems that arise throughout the operating day. You should be adaptable and able to pivot on a moment's notice due to weather, equipment or staffing challenges. You should enjoy living the remote rural Alaskan lifestyle.

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Experience: Six (6) years of construction, engineering experience; or ski industry maintenance/repair experience. AND Two (2) years of experience supervising staff * (may be concurrent with experience above). Substitution: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field may substitute for four (4) years of the required experience. *No substitution for the required supervisory experience. Licenses/Other: Valid Alaska Driver's license at time of appointment and for continued employment. Current Small Water Systems Certification issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation within one year of appointment. Must be able to work in high places, in adverse weather conditions, long hours, and be able to shovel snow for extended periods of time.