Snowmaking Staff I

Job Title: SNOWMAKING STAFF I

Rate of Pay: $20.00/hr

Shift: Available 7 days per week, including both day and night shifts (temporary)

Full Time: November - December. On-Call: January & February

(Shifts & Hours based on optimal snowmaking conditions)

FLSA Status: Hourly/Nonexempt

SUMMARY

Responsible for producing and securing a base of artificial snow on all slopes requiring snowmaking and providing maintenance on all snowmaking equipment while being a good steward of the mountain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor weather conditions and adjust equipment accordingly to insure optimal production and quality of snow.
• Inspect, test, and care for all snowmaking equipment on a nightly basis.
• Maintain all equipment involved in producing snow including; hoses, cords, snow guns, pumps, etc. to insure minimal loss of production due to need for repairs.
• Control snowmaking equipment while it is running to ensure safe, cost-effective, and quality production of snow.
• Coordinate with grooming crew to arrange for snow gun placement.
• Coordinate with Terrain Park crew to insure adequate coverage and assess needs in the terrain park.
• Safely operate a snowmobile and other mountain vehicles including rangers, trucks etc.
• Make safety the number one priority when making decisions.
• Comply with no idling policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be mechanically inclined.
• Valid Driver's License
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 50 and 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

BENEFITS:

• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities.
• Active Season Pass