Lead Snowmaking Technician & Crew Lead

Vail Resorts; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain Perks

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional

Referral Program

Job summary

Mount Snow in West Dover, VT is hiring for winter 2026/27 for snowmaking maintenance roles including full-time hours and winter seasonal employment. Starting wage ranges from $23.00/hr to $30.61/hr with housing available and veteran on-site support for seasonal staff.

Maintenance of snowmaking equipment and systems is required, with a focus on safety, quality, and guest experience. Training will cover pump, compressor, and cooling tower maintenance, plus ongoing operations and repairs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent
• 3–5 years prior snowmaking experience required
• Valid Driver’s License without restrictions
• MS Office preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to ski or snowboard at a level 6 ability if necessary
• Advanced understanding of snowmaking equipment maintenance and operations

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all snowmaking policies, safety guidelines, and best practice procedures at all times.
• Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures.
• Understand and train for safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all snowmaking equipment.
• Understand and train to all standards, enterprise best practices, and safety procedures as instructed and outlined in the operational manual.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain snowmaking equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of trade‑specific hand tools.
• Advanced knowledge of stormwater management.
• Effective communication between shifts, team leadership, and adjacent teams within the resort.
• Responsible for pump and compressor maintenance.
• Responsible for utility locates.
• Responsible for hydrant repair and replacement.
• General housekeeping of snowmaking facilities.
• Inventory, stock, and order snowmaking maintenance components.
• Audit and manage maintenance documentation.
• Oversee all maintenance staff in the absence of the Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Assist with general snowmaking responsibilities when necessary.

Skills

Read & write English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mount Snow in West Dover, VT is hiring for winter 2026/27 for snowmaking maintenance roles including full-time hours and winter seasonal employment. Starting wage ranges from $23.00/hr to $30.61/hr with housing available and veteran on-site support for seasonal staff.

Maintenance of snowmaking equipment and systems is required, with a focus on safety, quality, and guest experience. Training will cover pump, compressor, and cooling tower maintenance, plus ongoing operations and repairs.