Leo Chavira
Park City ,UT
Summary
Hardworking and reliable worker with experience in outdoor operations and equipment use, including snowmaking and maintenance. Skilled at working in fast-paced environments, handling physical tasks, and maintaining safety standards. Known for being dependable, learning quickly, and working well with a team to get the job done efficiently. Looking to bring a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills to a new opportunity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lift Operator
Park City Mountain
02.2026 - Current
- Operated lift systems ensuring safe transport of guests and equipment.
- Assisted guests with boarding and disembarking to enhance overall experience.
- Ensured efficient lift operations by coordinating with other team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Maintained lift mazes, ramps and signs.
- Slowed lift down or stopped it in case of high-risk or young riders.
- Performed pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures.
Snowmaker
Park City Mountain
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated and monitored high-pressure water and air hydrants to create, optimize and maintain snow surfaces.
- Set up, positioned, and relocated snow guns and hoses across ski trails to optimize coverage and snow production efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on snowmaking systems, hoses, and valves.
- Managed snow clearing and ice buildup removal from snow guns, enhancing operational efficiency and preventing equipment malfunctions.
- Increased efficiency in water supply management for effective snow production, monitoring reservoir levels, and adjusting pump flow rates
- Adhering to strict safety protocols when working with high-pressure systems and navigating machinery, such as snowmobiles and ATVs, on steep terrain
- Ensured compliance with resort safety standards, including lockout/tagout procedures, PPE usage, and hazard awareness around high-voltage, high-pressure, and heavy machinery.
Lead Ticket Scanning
Park City Mountain
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Calmly handling invalid tickets, access disputes, upset guests, or fraudulent issues while escalating when needed.
- Leading shifts, directing a team of ticket scanners/checkers, assigning positions, ensuring equitable breaks, and monitoring performance.
- Greeting guests warmly, providing mountain/lift information, answering questions, and creating positive experiences even in cold/weather-challenged conditions
Maintenance Engineer Intern
Hotel Park City
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests, resolving issues efficiently to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Small painting projects
- Hot tub services
- Landscaping
Education
High School Diploma -
Park City Highschool
Park City, UT05.2019
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Reliable
- Hand and power tools
- Painting
- Team communication
- Slope safety
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Fast learner
Timeline
Lift Operator
Park City Mountain
02.2026 - Current
Snowmaker
Park City Mountain
10.2025 - 02.2026
Lead Ticket Scanning
Park City Mountain
11.2023 - 09.2024
Maintenance Engineer Intern
Hotel Park City
02.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Park City Highschool