Laborer (Lift Operator)

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Hillberg Ski Area on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. This is a Seasonal position Not-To-Exceed 15-May-2027. This position is Flexible, meaning you are guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Your schedule will depend on needs of the facility.

Duties

1. Assist in operating snow-making equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources to produce quality snow through the use of air, water, and fan equipment. Position snow guns and hoses appropriately on the mountain - adjusting, turning, or moving of snow guns as directed. Assists in the placement of all equipment. Sustain the safe and continuous operation of the lifts for extended periods of time. 2. Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools ranging from snow cats, electric snow-making machines, chairlift, rope tow, pick-up truck with snowplow, snowmobiles, high pressure air water pumps, air compressors, after Coolers and miscellaneous power tools to facilitate the snowmaking process or recreational activities. Operate high voltage equipment and high-pressure air and water systems utilizing appropriate safety precautions. 3. Assists with conducting routine inspection and minor maintenance checks on ski lodge vehicles, snow-making equipment, as well as camping equipment, hand tools, small gas/electric motors and machinery and camper site water/electric systems. Maintenance may include oil changes, battery checks, and condition of brakes, filling tanks with gasoline, checking fluid levels, hoses, and filters, changing fan belts, and replacing lights. Assists with the upkeep of equipment. Document and report mechanical/safety issues. 4. Maintain load and unload ramps in areas around lift stations in various weather conditions including shoveling and/or raking snow, remove snow around snow-making equipment and other areas around the resort as needed. Ensure the goals of snow plan are being met. Assist with regular operations and report any issues that may arise to Team Lead or Shift Supervisor. Monitor the snow-making system on a continuous basis for water consumption and availability in relation to usable pumps, air consumption and availability, to ensure that snowmaking is carried out at top capacity. 5. Assist skiers in loading and off-loading of the chair lift in a safe and proper manner. Ensures safety of patrons and is alert at all times for unsafe conditions, mechanical malfunctions and possible injury to skiers through their own negligence. Answers a variety of questions from patrons on ski operations. Advises lift supervisor of any condition or occurrence that may adversely affect the safety of the operation. Follows procedures as defined in the SOP for lift operations. 6. Assist with physical support to the Ski Patrol Staff in the event of severe injury to patrons or staff. Reports inappropriate behavior or accidents to the Ski Patrol or Facility Coordinator. 7. Keep area of responsibility, to include the ski lodge, in a high state of cleanliness both inside and outside. Clears snow from customer traffic areas. Organize the maze to provide orderly and friendly access to the lift; help to manage guests for efficient loading. Check tickets to ensure guests are utilizing the appropriate locations of the ski resort. 8. Perform a variety of maintenance work at the Otter Lake Recreational Area: clears brush and debris, mows grass, establishes and maintains hiking trails. Cleans bathhouses, latrines, cabins and trailers. Makes repairs to equipment owned by Otter Lake. May occasionally assist with repairing roads and parking/storage lots; breaking up pavement with a jackhammer, mixes and pour concrete, asphalt and hot mix, fills and level holes, or use motorized paint sprayer to line RV storage lot. 9. Provide superior service to customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow the Resort Etiquette Guidelines while interacting with the guess and responds to all guests in a courteous, efficient manner. Provides assistance to patrons by answering questions about facilities, giving directional information, setting up camping/party/playground areas and equipment, explaining rules and regulations etc. Enforces safety, hygiene and health standards, policies, and regulations. 10. Load, unload, or relocate heavy or bulky equipment including but not limited to 10-place kayak trailers, rafting/ATV trailers, Aliners, 26ft ocean boats utilizing 1 Ton vehicle or ATV/equivalent. Load/offload utility trailers with variety of outdoor equipment. 11. Assists in setting-up, maintenance and take down of all special planned programs/events. Sets up and maintains recreation equipment. Performs routine repairs and maintenance on park equipment. Assist other personnel in the completion of other in-house maintenance/construction projects for the park. 12. Operate vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to various locations both on and off base in a variety of weather conditions. Conduct assigned tasks and operate assigned equipment and vehicles in a safe manner. 13. Perform other duties as assigned while awaiting optimum snow-making weather. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13065449

Qualifications and evaluation

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How to apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/07/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Required documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Additional information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.