Granby Ranch

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Granby Ranch is a four-season mountain community offering downhill and cross-country skiing, lift served mountain biking, 18-hole golf course, private fishing, hiking, delicious cuisine, unique mountain weddings and more. Employees at Granby Ranch will have a small mountain town experience that feels like family. The Colorado experience is waiting for you at Granby Ranch!

Perks of joining our team include affordable employee housing, a season pass for Granby Ranch, free passes to more than 15 Colorado ski areas, in-house discounts in our rental, retail and restaurant outlets, and so much more! 

Hiring:

The Manager of Mountain Operations is responsible for oversight, leadership, and daily execution of all mountain operations departments including Lift Maintenance, Lift Operations, Vehicle and Parking Lot Maintenance, Ski/Bike Patrol, Trail Maintenance (grooming, snowmaking, terrain park, slope erosion and water control), and Fuels and Fire Management. This position requires excellent project management skills while also being hands-on, in the field particularly in for snowmaking operations and forestry management in the summer, and trail and terrain park management in the winter. 

Salary Description

$73,000 - $93,000

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Maintain professional and accurate preparation and presentation of food in assigned station.

•  Plate food as ordered by guests within portion control guidelines.

• Observe proper cleaning procedures and maintain an impeccably clean and orderly kitchen.

• Maintain a clean and orderly service, cooking and storage area.

• Complete prep list as assigned by chef.

• Clean and sanitize workstation throughout shift.

• Assist with kitchen clean up including taking out trash, sweeping, mopping, wiping countertops, assisting dishwasher and other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all Colorado State Health Codes.

• Adhere to all safety requirements.

The Station Attendant/Prep Cook is responsible for friendly, efficient serving of food to guests as ordered in accordance with portion size and presentation as outlined by the chef. This position also assists with prep duties as assigned, maintains a clean and sanitized workstation, and assists with kitchen set up and clean up during every shift. 

Salary Description

$16.50 + tips per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Operate passenger vans following all motor vehicle laws of the State of Colorado. 

• Complete pre-operational vehicle check before each shift. 

• Stay on schedule throughout shift. 

• Assist with Facilities and/or Mountain Operations duties as assigned between routes. 

• Drive daily routes to employee housing locations, grocery store, etc. 

• Drive trips to Denver, Summit County and other locations for J1 cultural activities, shopping and airport.  

• Create friendly, helpful, approachable experience for employees. 

The line cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high quality food with precision and speed in all Granby Ranch establishments.

Salary Description

$20 - $22 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain professional and accurate preparation and presentation of all food inventories.

• Ensure inventory is secure, appropriately stocked, and handled property.

• Maintain a clean and orderly service, cooking and storage area.

• Maintain quality and portion control of all menu items.

• Comply with all Colorado State Health Codes and safety requirements.

Provide a clean and sanitized food and beverage operation for all Granby Ranch establishments.   

Salary Description

$18.00 per hour

Status: Seasonal Part-Time and Seasonal Full-Time (Winter 2025/2026)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace and maintain sanitization throughout the day in accordance with food & safety regulations and company policy. 

• Ensure the dish area is supplied with necessary cleaning supplies, daily. 

• Maintain a clean and orderly service, cooking and storage area, daily. 

• Keep dish machine clean and report any problems or malfunctions, daily. 

• Clean pots, pans, silverware, plates and other kitchen equipment in a timely manner, daily. 

• Sweep and mop kitchen and storage areas regularly and as requested. 

• Comply with all Colorado State Health Codes daily. 

• Adhere to all safety requirements daily. 

• Assist with prep cooking as directed by kitchen supervisor or chef. 
  

Salary Description

Starts at $19/hr for non-certified instructors

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach quality skiing/snowboarding lessons as assigned, following standard PSIA-AASI progressions.

• Attend training clinics as scheduled.

• Report to class line-ups as scheduled and on time.

• Adhere to uniform and appearance policies.

• Always adhere to all safety requirements and standards (see Know The Code), including, but not limited to loading and unloading lifts safely.

• Follow appropriate children center procedures when assigned there.

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace.

The Ticket Agent promotes and sells our products including lift tickets, season passes, rental equipment, ski & ride school lessons, events, and more. The ticket department is responsible for providing and answering all information for our customers.

Salary Description

$18 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace, and maintain sanitization throughout the day in accordance with company policy.

• Sell lift tickets, rental equipment, ski school lessons, ext. daily.

• Sell and process Granby Ranch Season Passes.

• Assist with Rental, Retail, and Reservation Center departments as needed and as requested.

• Process coupons/vouchers and promotions as required.

• Process credit card transactions and adhere strictly to guest and other privacy policies.

• Ensure proper cash handling procedures are in place and always adhered to.

• Organize prepaid reservation packets for the following day.

• Complete closing procedures for individual selling stations.

• Work with other departments to ensure goals are met and processes are effective.

• Keep a calm, organized, and positive environment always.

The Reservation Center Agent is responsible for receiving, responding to, and following up on all phone calls, emails and requests directed to Ski Granby Ranch. As a Reservation Center Agent, you will be communicating with our customer base in an efficient manner selling- including, but not limited to season passes, lift tickets, rental equipment, ski school lessons, and lodging.

Salary Description

$18.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace and maintain sanitization throughout the day in accordance with company policy.

• Maintain an exceptional level of service in all interactions with guests, fellow employees, and other/all departments.

• Answer all Reservation Center calls and emails in an efficient and helpful manner.

• Sell and book Ski Granby Ranch offerings, including, but not limited to: Season Passes, Lift Tickets, Ski School, Events and other associated packages.

• Assist with Ticket, Retail and Rental departments as requested.

• Respond to and follow up on all requests in a timely manner.

• Always handle all guest information professionally and with confidence.

• Work with other departments to ensure goals are met and processes are effective within the Reservation Center operations.

• Keep a calm, organized, and positive environment always.

The role of the winter patroller is to ensure a reasonably safe skiing environment. Provides medical assistance and evacuation, guest safety, search and rescue support, trail work, lift evacuation, daily responsibilities, equipment maintenance, and other assigned duties. Each task requires a high level of decision making. Computers (proficiency in Microsoft Office programs), technical rope experience. 

Compensation: Hiring rate of $18.50+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Medical assessment, stabilization/treatment and evacuation. All staff must be at least EMT-B certified and trained to respond to any likely eventuality in a winter alpine environment. Training in the Mountain Emergency Plan, triage, and multi-system trauma.

• Reporting/Documentation: Incident investigation procedure, preservation of the facts, forms and records. All staff will be familiar with (and held accountable for) the complete documentation of a given event that might include standard reporting, photographs, witness statements, diagrams, etc. This is a very labor-intensive, time-consuming activity. Considerable training is required, as well as the necessity to remain sensitive to the needs of family and friends of the injured party. 

• Establish a reasonably safe skiing/biking environment, i.e. trail checks, trail openings/closings, early season preparation, boot packing, maintenance, obstacle marking, signage, sweeps, and special race preparation. 

• Snow safety: All staff will be familiar with the terrain at Granby Ranch Resort. 

• Search and rescue: All staff must know about the formulation of a preplan (Mountain Emergency Plan), practice drills, and execution.

• Lift evacuation: Responsible for the evacuation of people from a lift in the event of an extended breakdown. 

• Skier education: Enforcement of Skier Safety Act, i.e., boundary management, safe skiing, speeder control. Being visible to the public for skier information. 

• Training/development: All staff will participate in training and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of patrolling. This constant and ongoing process includes medical preparation (medical lectures), lift evacuation, snowmobile certification, mountain/company policies, inter-company relations and contacts, etc. Ski improvement through all terrain with varying technical terrain and conditions. 

• Construction, maintenance, preventive maintenance inspections of equipment (duty stations, toboggans, medical, search and rescue, radios, emergency medical vehicle, and snowmobiles).

• Duty station assignments: PHQ, TOW, FAR Patrol Dispatcher(s), Patrol Room Orderly, and snowmobile driver. 

• Computers: Incident records input for the development of reports submitted to the insurance carrier, weather and snow safety factors, forms and records, and word processing. Weather facsimile for the development of weather forecasting. 

• Integration with other Granby Ranch departments for smoother functioning within the company. Orientation of employees in areas of mountain safety awareness. 

The Marketing & Events Coordinator supports Granby Ranch’s events and marketing efforts with a focus on sponsorships, donations, sustainability, and event execution. This full-time, year-round role combines administrative, operational, and guest-facing responsibilities

Compensation: Hiring rate of $23-26 dollars per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Sponsorships & Donations: Identify, secure, and manage event sponsorships; maintain partner relationships; coordinate deliverables and recognition across digital, print, and on-site channels. Respond to and track donation requests, establish and maintain working relationship with The Grand Foundation.

• Sustainability: Lead sustainability initiatives, working with local organizations and partners to enhance the resort’s environmental practices and community impact. Work internally with resort operation departments to optimize sustainability practices, such as F&B packaging, energy usage, and recycle receptacle solutions. 

• Event Support: Assist with planning, setup, execution, and teardown of events. Manage check-in/registration, guest service, and event logistics. Support children’s activities, crafts, and seasonal/holiday programming. Create event A-Frame signage using the Cricut. 

• Marketing:  Assist the marketing manager with event flyers and signage.

• Community Engagement: Represent Granby Ranch at local events and distribute promotional materials to community partners.

Requirements:

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational & communication skills & positive, guest-focused attitude.

• Experience in events, hospitality, marketing, or sustainability preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; graphic design or Canva/Adobe skills a plus.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• College degree preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and in varying outdoor conditions.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Skiing/riding experience preferred.

The Lift Operator is responsible for the safe loading and unloading of passengers on aerial tramways and surface lifts. This position is highly interactive with guests providing clear verbal directions in a friendly tone and physically assisting passengers in the loading and unloading process as necessary. Lift Operator duties also include ticket scanning, snow work, set up, tear down, and maintenance of lift corrals, keeping lift shacks and areas of trash.

Compensation: Hiring Rate of $18.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace and maintain sanitization throughout the day in accordance with company policy.

• Assist every skier/rider with loading/unloading the lift using verbal and physical directions and assistance as necessary.

• Maintain snow work at loading/unloading ramps and surrounding lift station areas using rakes, shovels, ice chippers as necessary.

• Successfully complete training and required written test for operations of aerial tramways.

• Scan every ticket while in the position of ticket checker.

• Follow all safety rules explicitly.

• Notify ski patrol of any accident that is seen by you or reported to you during your shift.

• Keep the Lead Operator informed of all situations at your lift.

• Maintain a safe and friendly environment at your work station at all times.

• Arrive to work in the morning and after lunch break on time.

• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Lead Operator to perform all necessary checks in the morning, ensuring all safety circuits and switches are functioning properly.

• Participate in incident investigations as needed.

• Ensure familiarity with the ski area terrain and features and be able to give description of the Granby Ranch ski runs when asked by guests.

• Maintain a safe and clean resort area by picking up refuse and other items in and around the resort.

• Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company’s hospitality standards.

• Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management.

The Snowmaking Technician is responsible for staging guns and hose as directed by Slope Maintenance Supervisor and subsequently checking and adjusting all running equipment continuously throughout shift. The snowmaking position requires strenuous physical work outdoors during overnight shifts in cold and sometime extreme weather conditions while working with fan guns. 

Compensation: $19.50 - $20.52 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace.

• Check and adjust fan guns to maintain snow quality regularly.

• Operate snowmobiles and UTV/ATV that may be towing snowmaking equipment or pulling hoses.

• Hook up and clean out snowmaking hoses and equipment regularly.

• Ensure safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times.

• Stage hose and guns utilizing snowmobile, UTV as necessary. Hiking through tree islands in wet, heavy, deep snow will be required.

• Move and fluff hose as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not buried or frozen during shift.

• Move, redirect, and maintain snow guns as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not frozen, buried or pointed in the wrong direction due to wind. Requires removing ice and snow using hand tools.

• Conduct system start-up and shut down following protocols and supervisor direction exactly every time.

• Communicate at the end of each shift to inform supervisor/director of progress during shift.

• Communicate any mechanical, hydraulic, or other issues to Supervisor immediately.

• Communicate any damage sustained to snowmobile, UTV/ATV, or other equipment during shift immediately to Director.

• Keep the Supervisor informed of all situations and status throughout the shift.

• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company’s hospitality standards.

• Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management.

• Assist Supervisor with snow gun maintenance.

• Keep mountain shop clean, organized and sanitized.

• Assist with other mountain operations departments, as assigned. 

Additional Information About Granby Ranch

About Granby Ranch

Granby Ranch is a four-season mountain community offering downhill and cross-country skiing, lift served mountain biking, 18-hole golf course, private fishing, hiking, delicious cuisine, unique mountain weddings and more. Our mission is to create a community where families, friends and team members can connect, live, play and enjoy the natural environment of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Granby Ranch is 90 miles north west of Denver in Granby Colorado. We are 25 minutes from Winter Park, 25 minutes from the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, and 8 minutes from the town of Granby. Granby offers a western hospitality and a friendly small town vibe that makes visitors feel right at home.

The Employee Experience

• Employees at Granby Ranch will have a small mountain town experience that feels like family.  You will work in a place where everyone knows your name and every Team Member is valued.  We celebrate successes and recognize outstanding performance with monthly recognition events.  Join the Granby Ranch softball team, take an outing to the local bowling alley, shuttle to a nearby ski area, or just enjoy the day on your own hiking, biking, skiing, or snowshoeing. The Colorado experience is waiting for you at Granby Ranch! 

Housing

• Granby Ranch offers employee housing including private room options. Rent ranges from $650-$1200/month and is taken directly out of biweekly paychecks. A security deposit of $325 (refundable) and an admin fee of $75 (non-refundable) are due upon check-in. We recommend paying at least one week's rent upon check-in but do not require it. Having a car is recommended but not required; employee transportation is provided during the winter season between housing unit, work and the grocery store. Housing inspections are conducted biweekly. 

Employee Perks

• FREE Granby Ranch Ski Pass and deeply discounted ski/snowboard rentals (daily only)

• Complimentary day-lift passes for friends and family (# varies based on FT/PT status)

• Real Deal program offering FREE skiing at 16 Colorado Ski Country resorts

• Access to a Colorado Ski Country USA Gold Pass, which provides free usage of 22 Colorado Ski Country USA Member Resorts. Food & Beverage discounts

• Gear and Clothing discounts through Outdoor Pro-link, Expert Voice and Shoes for Crews

• FREE Ski/Snowboard lessons - group lesson/space available

• Discounts in Food & Beverage, Retail and Rental outlets

• ...and more!

Getting Here and Getting Around

• General Transportation Information

• For Google Maps, please use 1000 Village Road, Granby, CO 80446. 

• Winter Season - vehicle strongly recommended; Granby Ranch provides employee shuttle to and from work to offsite housing locations and grocery store.    

Community Transportation

• Lift Bus runs between Winter Park and Granby - FREE

• Transportation from Airport

• Home James - door to door shuttle service (https://www.ridehj.com/)

• Granby Ranch Shuttle if available, fee TBD

• Amtrak 

• Greyhound Bus

• Bustang (https://ridebustang.com/)

A Grand Experience

Grand County provides four seasons of fun! There's something for everyone right around the corner!

• Granby Ranch - downhill, cross country or snowshoe, right in our backyard: FREE!

• Tubing at Fraser Tubing Hill

• Hot Sulphur Springs

• Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and more at YMCA of the Rockies: Snow Mountain Ranch

• Grand Lake Theater

• Rocky Mountain National Park

• Bowling, movie theater and billiards at The Foundry

• Wineries, breweries and distilleries 

... and so much more to discover!