Snowmaker

Nighttime Snowmaker Job Summary

Operate and maintain snow guns, hoses, hydrants, and pumps to create manufactured snow from pressurized water sources. Night-time Snowmakers with experience are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce quality snow through the use of both air/water and fan equipment.

• Relocate snow guns and hoses as needed to various areas around the mountain.

• Adjust snow guns to maintain snowmaking efficiency; keep hoses on top of the snow.

• Perform upkeep and repair of snow guns, pumps, snow machines and ATVs.

• Remove snow around snowmaking equipment and other areas at the resort.

• Assist installing snowmaking pipelines, hydrants, towers, and snow-guns.

• Work safely near heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressure systems.

• Perform other duties as assigned while waiting for snowmaking conditions.

• Keep the workshop a clean and functional working environment.

• Organize and maintain shop tools, and keep shop equipment in good repair.

• Report and record any service work needed or performed on equipment.

• Drive ATVs or snowmobiles on the ski hill as necessary, following proper driving protocols.

• Drive snow machines to move snow guns with owner or manager approval.

• Perform other tasks for Maintenance or Lift Operations, or as assigned by a manager.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• On-site training for snowmaking operations provided. Must be eager to learn and willing to follow instructions.

• Prior mechanical/technological experience preferred.

• Able to work independently with little to no supervision.

• Willing and able to follow company procedures for risk mitigation in the workplace.

• Able to communicate clearly in-person and using 2-way radios.

• Has reliable transportation, and can work nights.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Adapts well to changing work priorities and team needs.

• Teamwork: Able to interact with team members effectively to complete snow making goals.

• Decision Making: Use sound judgment to make good decisions. Respectfully asks clarifying questions to increase understanding and reduce risk.

• Reliability: consistently arrives on time, prepared, and as scheduled.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regulate body temperature and keep warm in winter weather and adverse conditions.

• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 100 lbs.

• Must be able to work in an environment that is occasionally very loud.

• Must be agile and able to climb on and off towers and vehicles frequently.

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to manipulate frozen machinery.

• Must be able to hike on steep snow and ice covered terrain.

• Must be able to stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.

• Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.

• Should enjoy beautiful, starry nights and hiking around an amazing place while performing meaningful work.

Requirements

Shift Requirements:

• Hours may be long with frequent 12 hour shifts.

• Shifts are sometimes 7 days a week during peak snowmaking season.

• Expect to work overnight shifts.

• Expect to work weekend and holiday shifts as needed.

Age Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least age 18.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license to operate ATVs, snowmobiles, or other vehicles.

• Snow machines operators require prior training & expert level experience.