Job Title: SNOWMAKING STAFF I

Rate of Pay: $20.00/hr

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

Full Time: November - January. On-Call: 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