The Arapahoe Basin Base Area Operations has a lot of independence. We cover a lot of ground, we run a lot of machines and are fortunate to interact with every ski area department. Not to mention the fun we have of meeting and chatting with people from every part of the world, all while being outside in the fresh Rocky Mountain air!

As a Base Area Attendant, you will maintain the base area of Arapahoe Basin which includes shoveling walkways, directing traffic, parking cars and leading trash and recycling efforts. The Base area crew is the main point of contact for every ski area department when assistance is needed for a wide variety of tasks.

If you are looking for a dynamic role in one of the most beautiful places on earth this is the job for you.

Apply now and be part of THE LEGEND!

Benefits and Perks for this position include:

• Unlimited skiing/riding at Arapahoe basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resorts.
• Work four 10 hour shifts with 3 days off.
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401 (k) for eligible employees.
• Paid time Off or Sick pay for all employees
• Much more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here!

Starting Pay: $13 per hour

Base Area Attendants are eligible for a staging program based on performance and learned skills which relates to applicable pay. See below for Base Area Attendant Level II requirements. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Shovels snow in base area, around buildings, entrances/exits, stairs, walkways.
• Spreads ice melt and chips ice when necessary.
• Directs traffic in parking lots and organizes parking by guiding cars to park in an orderly fashion.
• Answers guest questions and directs guests to ski area services.
• Collects trash and recycling while promoting our sustainability efforts.
• Assist in snow removal tasks such as removing snow from roofs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• No experience is required for this role but some previous work experience is highly preferred.

Skills Required:

• Strong customer service skills and a willingness to greet and engage positively with guests

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs such as trash cans, buckets of sand, bags of salt.
• Ability to push and shovel snow.
• Ability to push/pull a wheelbarrow full of snow or trash.
• Ability to withstand high altitude conditions at all times.

Other Requirements:

• Must be available on holidays and weekends.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a high elevation mountain environment on uneven snow- and ice-covered dirt parking lots, pavement and concrete surfaces. Work areas can be exposed to high wind and blowing snow. Working around vehicles and loud machinery is possible on any given day. This is a guest facing position that involves a high level of guest interaction on a daily basis.

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Base Area Staging Program:

Base Area Attendants are eligible for a staging program based on performance and learned skills which relates to applicable pay. See below for Base Area Attendant Level II requirements. 

Base Area Stage I: See requirements above

Base Area Stage II: Pay Range $13.25 - $14.75

All Stage I requirements in addition to the following:

• Operates skid steerer/ bobcat and snow blower in a safe and efficient manner.
• Drives A-Basin guest shuttle vehicles when needed based on staffing and business volumes. 
• Must successfully pass motor vehicle background check.  
• 3 months previous Base Area experience and a positive 60 day performance review.