Resort Facilities & Snow Clearing (Winter Seasonal)

Position Title : Snow Clearing & Facilities Location: Niseko, Japan Reports to: Site Manager Contract Term: Winter Seasonal Hourly Rate: 1,500-1,700 JPY (DOE) About us MnK Niseko is an integrated real estate, property management, and hospitality company that has been providing services in Niseko, Hokkaido since 2010. Our customers visit us from all parts of Japan and all over the world.

Our team of professionals is diverse and committed to serving their needs in a professional and friendly manner. A key part of our company culture is regular cross-department communication and contribution across all MnK Niseko's functions. We help each other. That could mean driving a guest to the mountain, helping to clear snow, or participating in a brainstorming session.

The Role We’re seeking a motivated individual to assist with rubbish collection, snow clearing, and general facilities management at our accommodation resorts. If you are fit and healthy, enjoy working outdoors, and can handle labor-intensive, cold/snowy conditions, we want to hear from you. Our facilities team will be responsible for the rubbish collection at our resorts, ensuring safety and accessibility for guests, owners, and staff.

Candidates should have a background in manual labor or sports, be safety-minded, and be unafraid of hard work in the elements.

Key Responsibilities

Manual, hands-on work all day, every day. Not for the faint of heart Collect garbage from storage areas across resort properties and transport it to the central collection point Drive a small truck or kei truck within MnK resorts Maintain daily snow-clearing operations and report any hazardous snow conditions Manually clear snow from entrances, vehicles, chalets, balconies, and storage areas Operate snow-clearing equipment, including snow blowers and light vehicles Support other teams during busy periods, including driving, chalet checks, and basic maintenance tasks Key Qualities Experience in a previous manual labor role preferred Used to hard work and working in extreme weather conditions Mature-minded and having a sense of safety A willingness to go the extra mile to help out your team/guests, and owners Comfortable with prolonged physical work Must have a valid Japanese Working Holiday Visa or legal right to work in Japan Must have or be able to obtain an International Driving Permit Experience driving trucks or using heavy machinery is preferred, but not necessary Benefits Subsidized Staff Accommodation is available Subsidized Grand Hirafu/Hanazono season lift pass Specialized training and induction program Discounted tours & activities from local suppliers Working with awesome people from around the world More powder than you can handle!

Potential to move into a year-round position for outstanding team members Employment Period December 2026

• February 2027 Working Hours It depends on customer demand and snow conditions, but on average, you can expect to work 32-36 hours a week.