SEASONAL - Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain (PPAM) Maintenance Worker - Snow Removal
Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly Location: Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: S18060 Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc Department Pikes Peak-Americas Mtn.
Opening Date: 01/27/2026 Closing Date: 2/5/2026 4:00 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt
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SEASONAL - Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (PPAM) Maintenance Worker - Snow Removal
How many people can boast that they remove snow on one of the most iconic mountains in the world? In this position, you will perform a variety of maintenance duties in support of Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain with snow removal as your primary responsibility. Our PPAM road crew and facilities maintenance staff will support you with every scoop and bucket removal of snow. This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Workers Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). Anticipated dates of employment are from February through July. Work schedule will be up to 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday, with some weekend and holiday work required. Traditional work hours are 7am to 3:30 pm, dependent upon snowstorms. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.
Essential Job Functions:
• Removing snow using a shovel or snow blower for several hours at a time at an elevation of 14,115' or below, depending on the amount and location of snowfall • Applying sand and salt mixes to walkways to de-ice walking surfaces • Flexible availability each time it snows, reporting to Pikes Peak jobsite • Removing snow in designated locations, and disposing of it appropriately • Operation of motorized snow removal equipment upon completing required operational training • Participating in maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and guests by adhering to risk management and safety policies and guidelines • Reporting all safety issues or concerns to the appropriate Supervisor • Maintain and care for PPAM provided equipment & tools • During non-snow removal days, assist with: • maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, drainage systems, grounds, and trails • repair duties in area of assignment, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and masonry • Complete work orders and maintenance tasks ensuring compliance with City policies, procedures, public safety standards, and aesthetic guidelines • Perform field inspections checking for wind damage, vandalism, and safety issues • Assist in the collection and proper disposal of trash and debris • Interact with guests, providing information and conveying area rules • Assists in the documentation of all scheduled/unscheduled work performed • Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and vision of PPAM
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
• Ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles; UTVs, ATVs safely on the mountain • Ability to operate/ use power tools, hand tools, and precision tools safely • Ability to work with hands, tie knots, and perform repetitive motions • Ability to do physical work, stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive motions • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Ability to follow directions and implement tasks with little to no supervision • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Ability to operate two-way radios
Minimum Qualifications:
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges • Reliable transportation to Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain jobsite prior to or during a snowstorm • Consistent form of communication (mobile phone)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Two years of snow removal and/or facility maintenance experience • Experience working in an outdoor setting, mechanical, and physical work history
Additional Information:
Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme weather conditions, high traffic areas, and at an altitude up to 14,115 feet. This position is located in Cascade, CO. Employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workplace. Regular attendance and a flexible availability work schedule is essential to the performance of this job. Some snow apparel gear will be provided. This position requires the ability to walk and stand for extended periods, work around moving vehicles and wildlife, stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds occasionally. Potential exposure to hostile or aggressive PPAM guests may be encountered.
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The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be. The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
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