Snowmaker

Job Description

Job Description

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.