Summer Lift Operator - Giants Ridge
Guest Services

Job Info

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GREAT PEOPLE | GREAT BENEFITS | JOIN OUR ALL-STAR TEAM!

Summer Lift Operator - Giants Ridge

Giants Ridge is now hiring Lift Operators in anticipation of a busy 2024 summer season! Become part of the team to provide fast and fun uphill transportation to our guests. A desire to interact with guests and help create a positive and enjoyable experience for them is essential.

Lift operation requires no mechanical experience. The ability to mountain bike is not required for this position. If you like to have a job where you have a mix of social interaction and outdoor solitude, this job is for you!

Our team members enjoy amazing benefits such as:

• Mountain Perks - free passes for employees and discounts for family members
• Playing privileges at both of our premier golf courses
• Employee discounts on food, apparel and accessories
• A fun team environment
• Flexible schedules
  
• And more!

Part time positions available. Must be at least 18 years of age and available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

JOB SUMMARY

Operates and assists passengers in the safe loading and unloading of Chairlifts, Conveyors and Tows. Provides excellent customer service through interaction with all lift passengers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors guests use of lifts, including checking tickets and denying use of the lifts.
• Maintain lift loading / unloading areas, ramps, lift entrances and mazes in such a manner as to ease the guests use of the lift.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all staff and guests.
• Be knowledgeable about, follow and enforce all Giants Ridge policies, procedures and protocols.
• Follow all established opening, on-shift and closing policies and procedures.
• Conduct and legibly document daily inspections of lifts, tows and conveyors.
• Effectively communicate problems to Supervisors and/or lift maintenance personnel.
• Instruct participants in the proper use of Giants Ridge facilities, equipment and activity offerings.
• Assists in the evacuation of a disabled lift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be dependable.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions effectively.
• Must have strong customer service and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work outdoors in variable, adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, shovel, rake and engage in repetitive pushing and pulling motions.
• Must have the ability to stand for the entire duration of shift.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

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

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

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