Snowmaker 3rd Shift (Seasonal)

Snowmaking Operator

Responsible for operating snowmaking equipment to create manufactured snow from water resources for ski slopes and trails.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain and operate snowmaking equipment to include, but not limited to: water pipes, valves, fluid levels, volume, temperature controls.
• Document and report all mechanical and safety issues.
• Complete maintenance logs and checklists.
• Perform light maintenance or repairs to equipment.
• Monitor water resources and reservoirs and energy usage.
• Monitor snowmaking equipment to ensure safe and optimal production of quality snow.
• Observe energy consumption.
• Safely and effectively run snowmaking pumps and guns.
• Control snowmaking equipment while it is running to ensure safe, cost-effective, quality production of snow.
• Reposition snow guns on the mountain to meet operational needs as directed and as weather permits.
• Repair snow gun and snowmobiles basic repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Competencies: 2-3 years of progressive hands-on ski area maintenance experience preferred. Mechanical and technological aptitude required. Interest in skiing or snowboarding preferred, to understand guest quality expectations of grooming product. Experienced snowmobile operator strongly preferred. Excellent communication skills. Must be flexible and able to react to changing situations.

Education: A high school diploma required. Specific skills in snowmaking and grooming standards and techniques.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in cold and extreme inclement weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Working with heights, safety equipment, use of equipment emitting loud noises, high pressure mechanicals and some hazardous materials.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Able to work third shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
• A valid, unrestricted Michigan's driver's license preferred.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Crystal Mountain is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 2026 Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer. Established in 1956, Crystal Mountain is a family-owned, four-season resort destination located 28 miles southwest of Traverse City and a short drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The resort features lodging, dining, downhill and cross-country skiing, two championship golf courses, shopping, award-winning Crystal Spa, Michigan's only alpine slide, the Park at Water's Edge, Michigan Legacy Art Park, weddings and a conference center. Visit