24/25 Winter Snowmaker

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.

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.

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.