Our Snowmakers are responsible for enhancing our Guest’s experience by creating safe, high quality snow conditions. 

Typically, positions start in late October and end at the end of March – weather permitting. This position is an hourly, non-exempt position and reports to the Snowmaking Supervisor, Director of Environmental Operations and Director of Environmental Management.

Qualifications:

• 18+ years old.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• We make snow when the weather allows us. Must be able to work for an extended period of consecutive days as needed. May be asked to come in earlier or work a longer shift at a moment’s notice.
• Punctual and prepared to perform work duties.
• Able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Able to work standing up for extended periods of time.
• Able to walk and physically negotiate steep and variable terrain without difficulty and assistance on a frequent basis.
• Able to regularly lift 10-100 lbs.
• Able to ride a chairlift and not afraid of heights.
• Safety conscious and oriented.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Start up, shut down and maintain snow guns.
• Knowledge and understanding on how to adjust guns properly for different temperature and wind changes.
• Place guns so snow can be spread out evenly.
• Understand the correct pumping/activity water systems use.
• Monitor equipment and conditions in order to prevent freezing of equipment and ensure efficient operation of snowmaking equipment at all times.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor, including various R&M projects on the mountain as needed.
• Assist in other operational departments as needed, such as Lifts in the Winter and Mountain Adventure Park.
• Equipment provided at time of hire include helmet, headlamp and your 1st pair of snowmaking gloves.

JOB CODE: 04157-230