Mechanic - Seasonal Slope Maintenance Summary Maintains and repairs equipment used by the Mountain Crew by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs maintenance and repairs of snowmobiles, four wheelers, cars and light trucks, diesel engines, hydraulic and hydrostatic drive systems on snow grooming equipment, gas engines and tracked vehicles and pumps and general maintenance on electrical and diesel air compressors. Operates, monitors and fuels air compressors. maintains cleanliness of equipment and shop. Operates equipment,usually 4x4's, while performing essential duties such as transportation to and from repair sites. Secondary Responsibilities Assists the snowmakers. Keeps records of maintenance, repairs and inventories. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License with good driving history. Mechanical certifications a plus. Other Qualifications Overtime required during winter ski season. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is frequently required to stand and walk on steep inclines; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The staff member is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The staff member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This job regularly requires long hours during the winter ski season. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the staff member is regularly exposed to wet, icy, snowy and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.