Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Middlebury College Operations Associate - Outdoor Center Snowmaker in Ripton, Vermont

Assist in making snow at the ski facilities, trail maintenance, and assist in all other operational aspects of the Nordic center operations.

This is considered a part time non benefits eligible non-exempt position. The hiring range for this position is $16 - $17.

PRESEASON:

  • Cutting and removing trees

  • Mowing and clearing trails of natural debris

  • Work with others to improve drainage and erosion issues on the trails

WINTER / SKI SEASON:

  • Receive direction from supervisor regarding when to start making snow

  • Responsible for quality and efficient output of snow, adjusting guns as needed

  • Equipment inspection and routine maintenance and repairs to snow-making equipment

  • Operate snowmaking system

  • Operate snow mobile to each snowmaking destinations and facility snowmaking process

  • Test and communicate snow quality via radio

  • Place snow guns and hoses appropriately

  • Operate high voltage equipment and high pressure air and water systems utilizing appropriate safety precautions

  • Relocate and set up various types of portable snowmaking equipment

  • Perform other operational duties of the Nordic facility as seen fit by the Director

Requirements

  • General knowledge of machinery

  • Good communication skills

  • Willing to learn mechanical knowledge and skills, including understanding of air compressors, pumps, hydrants, valves, water lines and other snowmaking system components

Experience

  • Prior snowmaking experience is a helpful

Physical Demands

  • Able to lift 50 pounds to waist height and capable of performing all duties outdoors for extended periods of time in harsh environments. Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

  • MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
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