Experienced Snowmaker

Windham Mountain Club; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Mountain Club in Windham, NY is seeking dedicated snowmakers for the winter season. This is an in-person, outdoor role with potential for year-round opportunities after the winter season.

You will operate, monitor, and maintain snowmaking equipment, ensure snow quality, follow safety procedures, and be ready for 12-hour shifts during snowmaking operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Minimum of 2 years verifiable snowmaking or related experience.
• Experience or education in construction, mechanical, electrical, heavy equipment, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain snowmaking equipment and systems.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Monitor snow quality and adjust equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic equipment repairs.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment.
• Support team and mountain operations as assigned.

Education

Construction, mechanical, electrical, heavy equipment background (preferred)

Job description

Description

Work Location: Windham, NY (In-Person)

Seasonal Position: This role is available for the winter season.

Potential year-round positions may be available after successfully completing the winter season.

Pay: $26 to $30/hour (2+ years' experience required)

Anticipated Start Dates: Available start dates are November 15th or December 1st.

*These start dates are weather dependent

Scheduling Expectations: Weekend and holiday availability is required. Snowmaking is dependent on weather and temperature conditions and operates 24 hours a day when conditions are favorable. This requires team members to maintain a flexible schedule and be available to work as needed. These are 12 hr. shifts, a night shift and a day shift. Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Conditions: Must be comfortable working at heights, overnight, and in extreme winter conditions. This physically demanding role requires working outdoors on steep, snowy terrain in all weather conditions.

Transportation: Must be able to get to and from work consistently and reliably in challenging weather conditions.

Position Summary

Love Snowmaking? Join our team and help produce and maintain quality snow conditions through equipment operation, snow monitoring, and hands‑on winter work.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain snowmaking equipment and systems.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Monitor snow quality and adjust equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic equipment repairs.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment.
• Support team and mountain operations as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years verifiable experience.
• Experience or education in construction, mechanical, electrical, heavy equipment, or related fields preferred.
• Able and willing to follow all directions from experienced snowmakers team members .

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and work safely on steep, snowy, and icy terrain.
• Ability to work extended hours outdoors in all winter weather conditions and shifts.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, and reach frequently.

Requirements

Additional Information

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the role and does not represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. A more detailed job description will be provided during the hiring process.All details are subject to change at any time. Essential duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Windham Mountain Club is an equal opportunity employer.