Cooper Spur - Caretaker

Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest's most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter - for our guests, for each other, and for the community. Apply today and join a team that fully embodies the mountain lifestyle.

Position Overview

Help keep Cooper Spur a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained mountain retreat! As a Caretaker, you'll play an important role in protecting resort facilities, supporting guests, and ensuring a peaceful environment for team members and visitors. This year-round, part-time position offers the opportunity to work independently while helping maintain the comfort and security of our mountain community.

This role combines guest service, property inspections, and hands-on problem-solving. You'll conduct nightly resort rounds, secure buildings and facilities, respond to guest calls and concerns, and help address emergencies or unexpected situations. You'll also monitor resort property, document incidents, communicate with the leadership team, and help ensure resort rules and quiet hours are respected.

We're looking for a dependable, resourceful, and level-headed individual with strong communication skills and sound judgment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, interacting with guests, and responding professionally to challenging situations-including evenings, weekends, holidays, and winter weather. If you take pride in creating a safe and positive environment and enjoy being a reliable presence at a mountain resort, we encourage you to apply!

This is a part-time, year-round position

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Age 18
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holiday periods
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to be insured to operate company vehicles
• Excellent communication & guest service skills
• Independent, sound judgement, problem solving and resourcefulness
• Basic MS Office proficiency
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the leadership team

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• First Aid, CPR, and DPS certification
• Previous caretaking experience

Compensation:

• Starting Wage: $17.25 per hour

Perks:

• Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Dont Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel

MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers.

If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to us at jobs@skihood.com - were happy to help.