Mt Baker Ski Area is hiring: Security Attendant in Bellingham

Description:

General Responsibilities:

• Mt. Baker Security personnel are responsible for monitoring and responding to violations of mountain codes and laws pertaining to the facilities and people at Mt. Baker Ski Area.
• General Security responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Completing and documenting Security training by an authorized Mt. Baker trainer
• Familiarity with the Mt. Baker General Handbook
• Working knowledge of Mountain Policies and Guidelines
• Follow safety guidelines as described in the Accident Prevention Plan and as trained.
• Report safety concerns directly to the Department Supervisor, Employee Safety Manager, Director of Mountain Operations, and General Manager as trained.
• Actively participate in fostering a positive safety culture through words and actions.

Security duties primarily fall into these general areas:

• Observe surroundings and communicate any issues to a supervisor, management, and/or on-mountain dispatch
• Know the names and locations of the chair lifts, base areas and customer service locations at the ski area
• Prevent theft of services as laid out in our mountain policies
• Ability to use strong communication skills to maintain a welcoming and safe environment
• Respond to situations with de-escalation strategies and engages a supervisor for next steps when necessary.
• Work alongside other departments when policies need enforcing
• Perform additional tasks as needed by management or Security Supervisor
• Provide friendly and respectful customer service
• Create and participate in a positive and inclusive workplace
• Have a working knowledge of Mt. Baker Ski Area mountain policies and procedures, and familiarity of ski area facilities and services available
• Perform duties as trained

Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn
• Successful completion of security training by an authorized Mt. Baker Ski Area trainer
• Successful completion of On Snow training by an authorized Mt. Baker Ski Area trainer

Starting Pay Rate:

• Rate begins at $16.66/hour with increases for experience, merit, tenure and future WA State minimum wage adjustments possible.

Requirements:

General Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside in inclement winter weather
• Bending, twisting, lifting and moving items throughout the day
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds (or more depending on task)
• Standing and or sitting for long periods
• Climbing and descending stairs
• Shoveling and moving snow
• Standing and walking on compact and deep snow and ice
• Perform repetitive tasks as necessary