Snowmaker/Equipment Operator NA-08

Summary

This position is located at the Victor Constant Ski Area, Army Community Recreation Division at West Point Outdoor Recreation Department. NOTE: The official title for this position is Recreational Equipment Operator NA-08. The "working title" is Snowmaker/Equipment Operator NA-08. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Duties

• •Operates a variety of vehicles: pickup truck with snowplow, ATV's, snow cats, snowmobiles, and large mowing machines.
• •Troubleshoots, performs and coordinates maintenance and repairs on equipment and machines. Work involves removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective parts of components of the assigned equipment.
• •Performs facility and grounds maintenance to include seasonal winterization/de-winterization, ground restoration, grass cutting, weed whacking, tree trimming, construction and maintenance of small buildings, cleaning and rental equipment repairs.
• •Operates a variety of equipment and machinery such as: electric snowmaking machines, chairlift, rope tow, high pressure air/water pumps, air compressors, aftercoolers, chain saws, pressure washers, and miscellaneous power tools.
• •Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Demonstrated work experience directly related to the duties to be performed as identified below to include the listed knowledge, skills and abilities: 1. Experience operating a variety of equipment, machines and vehicles, including but not limited to diesel tracked vehicles (snowcat), John Deere Utility Tractor, motor v1600 cfm(cubic feet per minute) diesel air compressor, 440V snow making machine (SMI), Borvig electric chair lift, electric rope tow, all-terrain vehicles (ATV), standard shift 4x4 trucks, fuel/water pumps and miscellaneous hand/power tools. 2. Basic knowledge and understanding of electricity, plumbing, and carpentry repairs. 3. Ability to perform troubleshooting and routine repairs on gas/diesel engines and mechanical mechanisms. 4. Ability to trouble shoot, diagnose and perform repairs/maintenance of major and minor equipment, hand tools and light machinery. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics as listed above. It is recommended that all of the above be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": 1.Possess a valid driver's license. Proof of license will be required prior to appointment. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection. Note: Candidates with Special Qualifying Skills and Experience may be brought in higher than the Step 1 rate of pay, determined by the Hiring Manager. Initial Cut-Off Date Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management's need to fill positions.