SUMMER TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Summer Patrol Department is a fun and exciting way to join the on-mountain ski industry and the Monarch family. This department is an active outdoor department that provides opportunities to earn and play in the mountains. Summer Trail Maintenance staff should have a positive attitude, enjoy being outdoors, and be able to complete labor intensive projects. Projects can include, but not limited to, tree thinning, moving rocks, digging trenches, and various other outdoor construction projects on the mountain and around the base area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Summer Trail Maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work in conjunction with other employees and departments as part of the Monarch team.
• Use best practices and follow all safety and operating procedures in the performance of all duties.
• Be responsible for and use safe operating practices of equipment and tools assigned, in accordance with user manuals and department procedures.
• Maintain slopes/trails/roads by removing rocks, saplings, blow downs, trash, etc.
• Perform logging operations including falling, bucking, swamping, skidding, splitting, milling, and loading trucks.
• Maintain and install erosion control features on roads, trails, parking lot, and around construction projects.
• Load & unload trucks getting supplies & equipment where they need to go.
• Perform demolition, digging, construction and other tasks as assigned.
• Assist in the picking up of trash and maintaining a neat and orderly appearance of the property.
• Assist with supply pickup in town and debris removal.
• Other duties as assigned. This job summary is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations.

J OB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Age: 18
• USFS Sawyer Certification (S-212) preferred
• Ability to push, lift, and move up to 90 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors at elevation in varying weather conditions for up to 10 hours per day.
• A valid driver’s license and good, company insurable driving record preferred.
• Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.
• Some previous experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work on ladders, at heights, trenches, ditches, and with straw/other agriculture products.

JOB TYPE: Summer Seasonal (projected August - October 1, 2026)

COMPENSATION:

• Begins at $21-27 per hour, Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience/length of service.
• Benefits: For a full list of benefits visit

JOB POSTING DEADLINE: August 7, 2026

This Job Description is not an employment contract. This position is “at-will,” which means that Monarch may terminate an employee who holds this position at any time, with or without “cause,” and with or without notice. Similarly, an employee who holds this position is free to resign at any time. Monarch requests a courtesy two-week advanced notice of intent to resign. Individuals with disabilities that seek reasonable accommodation(s) to allow them to perform the essential functions of this position should contact the Human Resource Manager to initiate an interactive process to determine whether an accommodation is appropriate and reasonable given all circumstances presented.