Job Title 1 Lift Operator/Attendant
Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Assist guests on and off chairlifts
2. Ensure safe operation of lift
3. Be alert to possible problems
4. Provide information to riders about resort facilities and local area
5. Other duties as assigned

Job Title 1 Housekeeper
Job Description Responsible for preparing and cleaning guest rooms which includes making beds, dusting
guest rooms, cleaning bathrooms, replenishing bath supplies, vacuuming rooms and other duties as assigned. Responsible for transporting clean and dirty linen to/from hotel laundry room and maintaining cleanliness and organization of linen closets. May be responsible for cleaning of guest floor corridors, foyers, stairs, and public vending areas. Assist with any guest service needs as requested

Level of English Required Advanced (lift operator) Conversational (housekeeping)
Start Date 15 Nov10 - 15 Dec 10
End Date 15 Mar 2011
Gender Required None
Day to report to Employer Please report to the employer on the start date listed on your DS-2019 form Expected days from arrival
before starting work. You will usually begin working the day after you arrive. However, it may be up to five days before you begin working. Please bring enough money to allow for this.
Estimated Average Hours over the course of the program 30-40 hours per week. Please be aware that because this job is located at a ski resort, available hours will fluctuate with the level of snowfall.
Pay Rate Estimate $9.00/hour
Estimated Tips None
Estimated Overtime Overtime hours may occasionally be available.
Required Skills TO ACCEPT THIS JOB THE PARTICIPANT MUST BE A VERY SKILLED AND ADVANCED LEVEL SKIER! Alyeska Resort has some very steep and difficult terrain and
the participant could be placed on any one of the ski lifts. Therefore, the employee has to be skilled enough to ski any part of the mountain.
Other Job Requirements: Please see the note in Additional Information as well*
· Minimum 18 years of age
· Ability to work flexible schedules such as evenings and weekends
· Must be reliable, and dependably accessed by a telephone call
· Able to work outside and in inclement weather on a continual basis
· Possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with all kinds of people, sometimes in stressful situations· Must be able to read, speak and understand English very well· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, walk, push or pull heavy equipment and stand for extended periods of time in varying temperatures and weather
Expected Schedule Schedules will vary. Most employees will work 8 hours per day five days per week. You must be flexible as you may work days or nights, weekends and holidays.
Drug Screening Policy All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug test. Employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment.
Possible 2nd Job Yes There are limited shops and restaurants in the area where students may apply for second jobs upon their arrival. However, the second job cannot interfere with the students responsibilities at Alyeska Resort. Your J-1 status is dependent on you remaining in your original position with Alyeska Resort.
Additional application Yes, you must complete a paper application upon arrival.
Possibility for job change within company Yes, in certain situations.
Meal discounts Yes, employees receive one free meal per shift.
Uniforms Uniforms will be provided by the employer.
Dress code Employees must wear the appropriate uniform at all times while on duty. This includes a nametag.
Grooming code High standards of grooming and personal hygiene should be observed at all times while at work and on property. A daily bath or shower, clean hair, and tooth brushing are a must.
Fingernails must be clean, short, and well manicured. All employees are required to wear a clean, neatly pressed, authorized uniform while working. Males must be clean-shaven and wear their hair above the collar. Females with long hair must secure hair away from the face. No facial piercings or tattoos allowed.
Reminder: It can take between three and eight weeks from the date you start working to be paid. Please bring enough money to support yourself until you are paid. Check with employer to find out your first pay date.

SUGGESTED TRAVEL INFORMATION

Nearest International Airport Anchorage International Airport, Alaska (ANC)
Nearest Airport Anchorage International Airport, Alaska
Transportation from Airport to Employer and/or Housing Please plan your arrival to Anchorage for a Sunday-Thursday so that you can visit both the Social Security and Work Safe offices on a week day, the day after you arrive to Anchorage.

HOUSING

Housing Restrictions (yes/no) Yes
Housing Restrictions If housing restrictions apply, participants must remain in this housing to be employed by the employer. No exceptions will be granted unless agreed in writing in advance by Intrax Work/Travel.
Housing Information Alyeska Resort provides housing for all international employees. International employees are required to stay in the employer-provided housing for the duration of the work agreement.

There is a $200 deposit for housing. $50 will be deducted from your first 4 paychecks, rather than paying the deposit immediately upon arrival. The deposit will be returned to you at the end of the season as long as the housing is in good condition and you have completed your work agreement.
Features Cost of housing is $200 PER PAY PERIOD (every two weeks), including utilities. Food is not included. Cost of housing is deducted directly from paychecks.

All housing units have full kitchen facilities and are furnished with beds, couches, chairs, flat screen T.V.s, etc. Cooking utensils are not provided. Laundry facilities are available in the building. There is wireless internet service available in housing, but you would have to provide your own laptop. There is also internet access available at the local library which is also within walking distance.
Hostel Information http://www.hiayh.org or http://www.hostels.com

AREA INFORMATION

Average temperature The average temperatures in January range from 8 to 21 degrees; in July, average temperatures range from 51 to 65. Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with 69 inches of snowfall. Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, including 69 inches of snowfall.
Altitude 300 feet above sea level
Information websites www.girdwoodalaska.com; www.alyeskaresort.com
Nearest city Anchorage, Alaska. Girdwood is located on Turnagain Arm, in the Municipality of Anchorage, 35 miles southwest of downtown Anchorage. The area is accessed by the
Seward Highway.
Things to do You will be living and working in a small, rural town. You can access your email from the local library. You will have the opportunity to meet and socialize with other international students and American employees working at the resort. In your leisure time there is an amazing variety of outdoor activities to take advantage of including skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, flight seeing, jet boating, photography, rafting, horseback riding, wildlife, viewing, mountain biking, and much more.
What to wear The weather varies in Girdwood. Please bring clothing appropriate for extremely cold weather. A warm hat, gloves, boots, parka or coat, snow pants, sweaters, and clothing to layer underneath are essential. Be sure to bring rain gear and comfortable working shoes.

Don't forget to bring your hiking boots.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Based on the information available to Intrax Work/Travel, the contents of this Premium Placement Confirmation Form are true and accurate as of the date of its issuance to the Premium Placement Service participant. All information is subject to change depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to weather, employment trends and staffing changes.

IMPORTANTE: Todas as informações disponibilizadas aqui, estão sujeitas a alterações sem aviso prévio baseadas no interesse e necessidade do empregador nos Estados Unidos. O participante deve estar ciente de que poderão ocorrer mudanças na oferta de trabalho recebida inicialmente, a exemplo de alteração da função, redução de carga horária, etc. de acordo com as necessidades do empregador.