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Skilled Snowmaking Maintenance

Vail Resorts
Beaver Creek, CO, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026
💰 $50,000/yr($44,000/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

 

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program
     

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

Job Summary:

As the Snowmaking Maintenance Technician, you will primarily focus on the maintenance and repairs of company equipment.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $21.51/hr - $25.30/hr
  • Employment Type: Year Round
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for personal safety and the safety of fellow employees and guests throughout all operations.
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs all Snowmaking equipment with the ability to understand and assist crew with snowmaking operations.
  • Completes projects assigned by the Snowmaking Supervisor and assists in accomplishing Team Lead requests.
  • Safely and efficiently operate trucks, snowmobiles, snow cats and all snowmaking equipment.
  • Communicates consistently with Supervisor and Snowmaking Leads regarding equipment repairs and maintenance, Snowmaking tasks, and workload of the department.
  • Documents maintenance of Snowmaking equipment with up-to-date record keeping.
  • Operates in a special environment with required knowledge of trade-specific tools and terminology.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Microsoft Office skills - required.
  • Must be fluent in English written and verbal - required.
  • Must ski or ride at an intermediate level - required.
  • Must have at least one year snow making experience - required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license – required.
  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent - required.
  • Ability to operate hand tools, utilize power tools and welding equipment.
  • Be familiar and/or able to be trained to work with turbo air compressors, vertical centrifugal watr pumps, fan guns, air/water guns, low–e guns and the automation of the previously listed equipment.
  • Be able and/or trained to use a multi-meter to trouble shoot equipment and electrical circuits.
  • Experience with SMI fully auto super pole cat maintenance - preferred.

 

The expected pay range is $21.51/hr - $25.30/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

 

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