Snowmaking Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SNOWMAKING TECHNICIAN

Reports To: Slope Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Slope Maintenance
Status: Full-Time, Seasonal (Winter 2026/2027)

Start Date: October 25, 2026

Pay Rate: $19.50-$20.50

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Snowmaking Technician is responsible for staging guns and hose as directed by Slope Maintenance Supervisor and subsequently checking and adjusting all running equipment continuously throughout shift. The snowmaking position requires strenuous physical work outdoors during overnight shifts in cold and sometime extreme weather conditions while working with fan guns.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain an organized, clean, efficient workspace.
• Check and adjust fan guns to maintain snow quality regularly.
• Operate snowmobiles and UTV/ATV that may be towing snowmaking equipment or pulling hoses.
• Hook up and clean out snowmaking hoses and equipment regularly.
• Ensure safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times.
• Stage hose and guns utilizing snowmobile, UTV as necessary. Hiking through tree islands in wet, heavy, deep snow will be required.
• Move and fluff hose as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not buried or frozen during shift.
• Move, redirect, and maintain snow guns as directed by supervisor and ensure it is not frozen, buried or pointed in the wrong direction due to wind. Requires removing ice and snow using hand tools.
• Conduct system start-up and shut down following protocols and supervisor direction exactly every time.
• Communicate at the end of each shift to inform supervisor/director of progress during shift.
• Communicate any mechanical, hydraulic, or other issues to Supervisor immediately.
• Communicate any damage sustained to snowmobile, UTV/ATV, or other equipment during shift immediately to Director.
• Keep the Supervisor informed of all situations and status throughout the shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to the company’s hospitality standards.
• Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management.
• Assist Supervisor with snow gun maintenance.
• Keep mountain shop clean, organized and sanitized.
• Assist with other mountain operations departments , as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to remain alert and respond quickly and appropriately as trained.
• Ability to use sound judgement.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speak, read, write in English fluently.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience operating snowmobile, ATV, UTV in work setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be physically capable of performing strenuous exercise at 8,000-10,000 feet with adverse weather conditions including working with high pressure water and air.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Dexterity and strength for utilizing hand tools including mallets, large wrenches, operating snowmobiles, connecting hoses to fittings in cold, wet conditions.
• Excellent verbal, auditory and visual abilities necessary for communication with others in the dark, while using helmets, radios, and working around loud equipment.
• Provide own clothing and accessories necessary for work outdoors in high alpine winter environment.
• Walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing (ladders), reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, sitting, standing, on uneven, sometimes icy, steep slopes, in variable snow conditions.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.   

Granby Ranch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.  

All employees earn paid sick time and qualify for a free Granby Ranch season pass, free skiing and riding at 15 other Colorado resorts, and discounts on in-house food & beverage, rentals, lessons, and retail.  Positions classified as year-round/full-time qualify for health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability), retirement benefits and two-weeks paid time off per year.  

Granby Ranch is located in Granby, Colorado (90 miles northwest of Denver) and all jobs are performed on site.  Employee housing is available for full-time seasonal and year-round employees.  

A criminal background check will be conducted after an employment offer is accepted and must be successfully completed prior to starting work.  The background check will be completed in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.